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X235 OEO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 OEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,803 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,853 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 80,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Fail 5 Apr 2023 79,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

Fail 14 Mar 2022 79,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r , marked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f , upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f ,edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,520 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,473 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/.f , lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears & fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,430 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush off side rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near side rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play off side front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes going very rusty

front to rear brake pipe starting to go rusty

Pass 1 May 2018 72,045 miles

all rear brake pipes going rusty

front and rear subframes going rusty

off side front steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

Fail 1 May 2018 72,045 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working off side rear (1.1.A.3b)

all rear brake pipes going rusty

front and rear subframes going rusty

off side front steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

Pass 19 May 2017 70,766 miles

all brake pipes going rusty

off side front lower arm going rusty

under side of vehicle now going very rusty

Fail 19 May 2017 70,766 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear (4.1.A.1a)

all brake pipes going rusty

off side front lower arm going rusty

under side of vehicle now going very rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,475 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

near side rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Nov 2014 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

near side rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,953 miles

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

front & rear brake discs slightly worn slightly pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,849 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

front & rear brake discs slightly worn slightly pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,488 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,811 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 27,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,622 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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X235 OEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X235 OEO, 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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X235 OEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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