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X238 ERC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 ERC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,939 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,939 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,856 miles

front disc corroding on inner face

near side outer sill corroding

near side rear upper ball joint slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2016 92,823 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened see chalk mark (2.4.G.1)

front disc corroding on inner face

near side outer sill corroding

near side rear upper ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,953 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

blue lights fitted to washer jets

Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,679 miles

see advise sheet number 436625543446

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,666 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

blue light up washer jets fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,007 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,577 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 79,577 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,616 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,352 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 58,352 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,505 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,505 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,482 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 43,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 41,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 41,626 miles

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

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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X238 ERC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X238 ERC, 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 X238 ERC registered?

X238 ERC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X238 ERC safe to buy?

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