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S222 MAD

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,983 mi
Last recorded47,983 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 MAD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 47,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 46,574 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 45,758 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 45,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,974 miles

Offside Rear track rod has play in it

Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear track rod has play in it

engine man

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,401 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly worn

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front road wheel rubbing on plasic under wheel arch cover

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BALL JOINTS

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BALL JOINTS

Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR HUB UPPER BALL JOINTS

Fail 18 Mar 2013 33,799 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,799 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,022 miles

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

WEASHERS POOR BUT WORK OK TO CLEAR SCREEN

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 21,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,676 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,488 miles

offside hand brakes low

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,874 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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S222 MAD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S222 MAD, 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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S222 MAD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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