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A12 OSN

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OSN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,775 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,295 miles

srs light on

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,846 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,783 miles

Both headlight patterns weak.

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit (205/50x15).

Slight blow from exhaust.

Slight damage to tailgate.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both headlight patterns weak but within limits.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads aprox. 80% worn on O/S & 65% worn on N/S.

Front tyres - 185/55x15

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to tailgate close to center stoplamp.

Tempory repair made to front exhaust for M.O.T.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,250 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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A12 OSN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 OSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 OSN registered?

A12 OSN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is A12 OSN safe to buy?

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