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X226 CJH

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 CJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,418 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front sub frame corroded

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on inside edge

offside and nearside rear valve stems perished

offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

rear sub frame corroded

temp repair to nearside wing mirror

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 74,159 miles

off side front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 71,004 miles

front discs corroded

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

slight play in off side front bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,924 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

rear suspension has some flex in rubber bushes

slight corrosion on metal pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,957 miles

front brake discs are very pitted

front brakes have mild judder

ride height is low and may require adjustment

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,514 miles

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

chips in front screen

front and rear discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,514 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

chips in front screen

front and rear discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,883 miles

both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,818 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 53,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 22 May 2006 44,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,280 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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X226 CJH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X226 CJH, 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 X226 CJH registered?

X226 CJH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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