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S24 APJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,417 mi
Last recorded64,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 APJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 64,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,096 miles

Oil leak

engine man. light on

Fail 25 Apr 2015 59,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

engine man. light on

Fail 6 May 2014 55,005 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs rusty on working surfaces

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poor pattern nearside dipped beam

Pass 6 May 2014 55,005 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs rusty on working surfaces

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

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

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

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

Poor pattern nearside dipped beam

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,741 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 46,518 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil feed pipe leaking

n/s/r tail pipe missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,965 miles

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)

Oil leak

front brake disc lipped on outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Oil leak

front & rear brake disc corroded on brake faces

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,314 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 24,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,389 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S24 APJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S24 APJ, 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 S24 APJ registered?

S24 APJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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