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W24 JOS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,462 mi
Last recorded59,462 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW24 JOS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 57,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 57,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 56,038 miles

front and rear subframes showing signs of surface rust, covered in grease

Fail 13 May 2019 56,036 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation offside rear (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges offside excessively (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear subframes corroded and covered in grease

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,859 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh area (7.1.2)

Rear silencer joints corroded

n/s front brake sticking.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front & rear chassis corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mesh area deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 55,058 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 55,058 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,967 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil cooler pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,961 miles

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

coolant pipe joint corroded

g/box oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,789 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 35,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,631 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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W24 JOS 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 71.4%.

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 W24 JOS, 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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W24 JOS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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