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A23 WFS

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WFS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,408 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 75,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front and rear sub-frame showing signs off corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2011 72,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

front sub frame corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,576 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 16 Sep 2010 63,576 miles

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

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

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 18 May 2009 57,939 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 53,578 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 53,578 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on at time of test

o/s/r tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,956 miles

engine management light on at time of test

o/s/r tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,950 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,152 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

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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A23 WFS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A23 WFS, 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 A23 WFS registered?

A23 WFS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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