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M16 FJA

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,920 mi
Last recorded66,920 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 FJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 66,920 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 65,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,533 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

some pitting in bothside rear discs

Fail 2 Apr 2016 58,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

some pitting in bothside rear discs

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,559 miles

Screen chipped in zone a. Headlamp reflectors poor.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s windscreen wiper starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,439 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes poor and would benefit from service adjustment.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 25,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,659 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,645 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fluid suspension system has sunk down resulting in very little suspension movement car grounds out very easily and must reset to correct height immediately as tyres are wearing unevenly.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,989 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,036 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,036 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 14,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M16 FJA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M16 FJA, 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 M16 FJA registered?

M16 FJA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is M16 FJA safe to buy?

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