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X246 GDG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 GDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 94,287 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction intermittently (2.6 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose when turned on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose when turned on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 90,525 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 suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,953 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,292 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,290 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,930 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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X246 GDG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X246 GDG, 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 X246 GDG registered?

X246 GDG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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