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A18 RXM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RXM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 74,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 72,765 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 72,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,998 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2015 71,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,381 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre split on inner and outer sidewalls but not exposing cords

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,883 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,517 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 66,517 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,396 miles

Brake Pipesd front to rear rusting hevily in sections

Heavy rust front and rear suspension components

Heavy rust front lower suspnsion arms

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake disc's heavily rusting

offside rear shockers damp

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,396 miles

Brake Pipesd front to rear rusting hevily in sections

Heavy rust front and rear suspension components

Heavy rust front lower suspnsion arms

front and rear brake disc's heavily rusting

offside rear shockers damp

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 60,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,106 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake effort only just good enough

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,189 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 39,189 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A18 RXM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 RXM, 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 A18 RXM registered?

A18 RXM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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