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X221 JPO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,118 mi
Last recorded81,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 JPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,118 miles

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

rear exhaust blow

under tray fitted to the car. covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed

Fail 17 May 2024 81,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On a join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre 17 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre 14 years old

Offside Front Tyre 18 years old

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,068 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,068 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,254 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,254 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,184 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,184 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 73,407 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 17 Mar 2009 73,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,669 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads appear low but unable to fully inspect

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,362 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 56,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust corroded

nearside front outer sill slight damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge -just legal

oil leak

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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X221 JPO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X221 JPO, 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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X221 JPO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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