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K222 GJC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 GJC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 71,499 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to vehicle being too low (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension system inoperative Suspension too low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative Suspension too low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Body not fully secure Both front wings corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded / been under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside vehicle been under sealed

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,150 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 69,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 69,150 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 67,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside vehicle been under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,330 miles

underneath has been undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,993 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been Fully undersealed incl brake pipes,fuel pipes and Subframes

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,188 miles

All welding repairs coated in underseal

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rear and centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame inappropriately repaired Welding not continuous on repairs (2.4.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,768 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,060 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,360 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brakes deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner surface

subframes and suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,221 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner surface

subframes and suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes require attention

n/s/f brake disc slighitly pitted and corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 41,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 41,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F tyre perished.

Pass 29 May 2007 35,483 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front indicator lamp damaged

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 May 2006 28,276 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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K222 GJC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K222 GJC, 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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K222 GJC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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