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N66 SOT

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 SOT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 68,517 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,657 miles

coolent pipe bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolent pipe bracket broken

exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,656 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seatbelt fluffing

nearside front tyre as cut but not exposing cord

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seatbelt fluffing

nearside front tyre outer wall as cut but not exposing cord

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,994 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,363 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,618 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 46,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,919 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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N66 SOT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 N66 SOT, 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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N66 SOT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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