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X259 OGV

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 OGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 82,000 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 82,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,881 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 81,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,746 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 81,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,443 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 80,443 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,989 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 72,559 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,281 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,281 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 64,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 60,781 miles

BRAKE DISCS PITTED

WEAR IN N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSH

Pass 16 Jan 2010 59,533 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,939 miles

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?

Fail 2 Jan 2009 51,939 miles

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?

Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,484 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 42,650 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,842 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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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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