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W22 SDS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,827 mi
Last recorded28,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 SDS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 28,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 28,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 28,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 28,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,455 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 26,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 26,253 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 26,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,085 miles

coolant pipe looks wet

Fail 4 Mar 2016 26,085 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coolant pipe looks wet

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,835 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 25,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,610 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 25,110 miles

front tyres tread to sidewall deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2011 24,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 24,151 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,655 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS

Fail 1 Apr 2008 23,655 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,492 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,265 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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W22 SDS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W22 SDS, 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 W22 SDS registered?

W22 SDS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is W22 SDS safe to buy?

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