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X16 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing rotten round about lip

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings have slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and split

front suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

nearside inner and outer sill corroded at front and rear wheel arches

offside inner and outer sill corroded at front and rear wheel arches

rear suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle has various bits starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2019 62,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing rotten round about lip

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearings have slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated and split

front suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

nearside inner and outer sill corroded at front and rear wheel arches

offside inner and outer sill corroded at front and rear wheel arches

rear suspension subframe showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle has various bits starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,168 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe deteriated

Nearside Outer sill corroded at front and rear wheel arches

Offside Front body panel(wing) corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded at front and rear wheel arches

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wing arch corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel Bearing Not Tested (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Over Heating

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake Flexi Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake Flexi Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wing Arch Corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,285 miles

both front and both rear brake discs scored and corroded

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,285 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front and both rear brake discs scored and corroded

both front brake flexi ferrules corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,170 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsr tyre 4/2/4mm tread

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsr tyre 4/2/4mm tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f brake - slight binding.

o/s/r tyre inner side wall - slight distortion.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,085 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f brake - slight binding.

o/s/r tyre inner side wall - slight distortion.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre - inner shoulder worn smooth.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre - inner shoulder worn smooth.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,225 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,574 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers front tyre wearing on inner edge

several areas rusting underneath

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,739 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,932 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,722 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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X16 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X16 MGF, 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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X16 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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