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X161 TVW

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,071 mi
Last recorded63,071 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 TVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 63,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,878 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 60,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 59,816 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,378 miles

Front Lower shock bushes

Rear Lower shock bushes

cat too back box flange corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,719 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 51,719 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,335 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,614 miles

near side front wind screen scatched by wiper

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,293 miles

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

suspension slightly low

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,112 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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X161 TVW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 X161 TVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X161 TVW registered?

X161 TVW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X161 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 TVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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