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X214 BDY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,505 mi
Last recorded62,505 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 BDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,505 miles

Front headlights poor

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,758 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON ?

HEAD LAMP AIM ONLY JUST VISIBLE

Fail 12 Nov 2010 59,749 miles

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

AIR BAG LAMP ON ?

HEAD LAMP AIM ONLY JUST VISIBLE

O/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED ON INSIDE

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,143 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 59,143 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,585 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,780 miles

n/s/f o/s/f headlamp patterns on dip beam just visible

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush coming adrift

Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,371 miles

o/s/r n/s/r bottom shock absorber bushes starting to distort

Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,102 miles

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

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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X214 BDY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X214 BDY, 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 X214 BDY registered?

X214 BDY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X214 BDY safe to buy?

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