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E3 MGT

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,879 mi
Last recorded23,879 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,682 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 22,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,956 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 21,956 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 21,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 21,065 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,101 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 19,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 18,885 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting very low

slight damage to offside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,281 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 16,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,225 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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E3 MGT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E3 MGT, 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 E3 MGT registered?

E3 MGT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is E3 MGT safe to buy?

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