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M80 OHB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,537 mi
Last recorded108,537 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 OHB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,269 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,600 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,512 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,860 miles

corrosion to all abs rings heavily

corrosion to both sub frames

Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,860 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all abs rings heavily

corrosion to both sub frames

Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,160 miles

clutch slave cylinder damp

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,134 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder damp

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,526 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes various places

front brakes tight to turn by hand

Fail 3 Apr 2017 91,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear subframes various places

front brakes tight to turn by hand

Pass 25 May 2016 86,373 miles

O/S engine bay misted in oil

under side showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,175 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,529 miles

front lower arms showing signs of deteriation

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,163 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,660 miles

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

brake discs all round rusty possibly due to standing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 72,946 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 72,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 70,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

minor scratches in zone A on windscreen

Pass 4 May 2007 66,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 66,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M80 OHB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M80 OHB, 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 M80 OHB registered?

M80 OHB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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