MOT Status
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82,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs slightly corroded
engine management light illuminated
slight play in nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes
various under body corrosion
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs slightly corroded
all brake discs slightly corroded
engine management light illuminated
slight play in nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes
various under body corrosion
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked, moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))
engine fault light illuminated
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs slightly corroded
all brake efficiencies only just met requirements
both rear floors and inner sills corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake discs slightly corroded
all brake efficiencies only just met requirements
both rear floors and inner sills corroding
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs heavily corroded through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
tyres cracked / perished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs heavily corroded through standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
interior mirror insecure
tyres cracked / perished
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/R - O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/R - O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear s/absorber lower bushes starting to perish
n/s/r suspension front tiebar bush starting to perish
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm and small cut
silencer strap rusted
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
both rear s/absorber lower bushes starting to perish
n/s/r suspension front tiebar bush starting to perish
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm and small cut
silencer strap rusted
BRAKE DISCS PITTED
WEAR IN N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSH
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front and both rear brake discs corroded
advise suspension pump up
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall-advise replacement soon
offside rear tyre getting close to tread wear indicators
rear brake pads look approx 70% worn?
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise suspension pump up
clutch pedal rubber missing
nearside door mirror glass cracked
offside rear tyre getting close to tread wear indicators
rear brake pads look approx 70% worn?
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X259 OGV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 X259 OGV, 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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X259 OGV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2001.
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