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H16 OMG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,630 mi
Last recorded105,630 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 OMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,630 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension upper ball joints have slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,998 miles

both upper rear suspension ball joints have slight lift / play

Fail 23 Apr 2013 99,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both upper rear suspension ball joints have slight lift / play

Pass 18 May 2012 93,927 miles

n/s/r suspension top balljoint has slight play

o/s/r suspension top balljoint has slight play

Fail 17 May 2012 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/r suspension top balljoint has slight play

o/s/r suspension top balljoint has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,226 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight play in both rear upper suspension ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,346 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,344 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)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,584 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

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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H16 OMG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H16 OMG, 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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H16 OMG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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