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S66 RJG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 RJG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,609 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 529,015 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,577 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged - no cords exposed

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,346 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at present

Fail 1 Apr 2015 52,346 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at present

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,477 miles

centre stop lamp has two bulbs not working, rear subframe nearside front mount bolt has been poorly repaired, spaire wheel carrier is damaged, offside rear tyre inner wall is split excessively and near to a failure,

front brake imbalance to nearside.

nearside rear brake redings are low.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 50,477 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop lamp has two bulbs not working, rear subframe nearside front mount bolt has been poorly repaired, spaire wheel carrier is damaged, offside rear tyre inner wall is split excessively and near to a failure,

front brake imbalance to nearside.

nearside rear brake redings are low.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,439 miles

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

engine is running very poorley

rear subframe nearside front mounting bolt has been poorly repaired.

spaire wheel carrier is damaged, offside rear tyre inner wall is split and near to a failure, front brake imbalance to nearside front.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside washer has a jet not working, spaire wheel carrier is damaged, rear brake discs are corroded and near to a failure, offside rear tyre inner wall is split and near to a failure.

rear subframe nearside front mounting bolt has been poorly repaired.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,221 miles

Both rear sub frame mounts are becoming corroded[require replacement]

Fail 31 Dec 2012 48,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear sub frame mounts are becoming corroded[require replacement]

Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,389 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 46,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,425 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

two bulbs inop in centre brake light

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,191 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 38,144 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,525 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,063 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 24,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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S66 RJG 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 52.2%.

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 S66 RJG, 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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S66 RJG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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