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M6 FNG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FNG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 80,530 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,619 miles

rear subframe has light surface corrosion

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 21 May 2019 79,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing front and rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2018 76,903 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 76,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 74,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 74,250 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion under body and suspension have wide spread surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 71,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 67,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,291 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,291 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,474 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 56,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,168 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,945 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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M6 FNG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M6 FNG, 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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M6 FNG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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