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H20 FMW

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 FMW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,014 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,661 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,895 miles

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,475 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 47,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,097 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 33,744 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 16,314 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 16,314 miles

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

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

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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H20 FMW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H20 FMW, 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 H20 FMW registered?

H20 FMW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is H20 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 FMW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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