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A18 VFS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VFS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,355 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,355 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,378 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY EVIDENT IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK TIE ARM KNUCKLE JOINT

STEERING PULLS SLIGHTLY TO NEARSIDE

Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,520 miles

slight play in o/s/front inner steering rack jointed

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,507 miles

slight play in o/s/front inner rack jointed

Pass 20 May 2008 56,792 miles

front subframe for corrosion

slight play osf track rod

Pass 16 May 2007 49,530 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,957 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 42,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 VFS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A18 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 VFS registered?

A18 VFS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is A18 VFS safe to buy?

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