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X238 GKM

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 GKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2025 118,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 114,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,449 miles

general slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body and components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,790 miles

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2022 111,790 miles

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

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,066 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2021 110,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,279 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 83,674 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 668,681 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,562 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 43,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 32,616 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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X238 GKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X238 GKM, 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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X238 GKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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