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X202 FFL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,474 mi
Last recorded82,474 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 FFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 82,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/ under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

under vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 80,311 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover loose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres out of shape

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/ under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

engine oil low

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 77,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,397 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal sections of brake hoses some corrosion. (3.6.B.4d)

advise battery not clamped securely .

advise offside parking brake shows lower effort.

advise offside washer jet poor.

advise on road test vehicle drives in straight line.

advise steering rack nearside inner joint play.

advise with car jacked up steering pulls round to the left.

expired tax disc holder removed from swept area prior to test.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,394 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,636 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,264 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,681 miles

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

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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X202 FFL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X202 FFL, 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 X202 FFL registered?

X202 FFL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X202 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X202 FFL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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