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X271 XYA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,049 mi
Last recorded67,049 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 XYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,832 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,394 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 63,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,820 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake binding slightly so cant tell if there is any bearing noise

Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise metal water pipes starting to leak under floor

n/s/f brake binding slightly so cant tell if there is any bearing noise

Pass 1 Aug 2013 523,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,454 miles

N/S/F tyre tracking

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,655 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,164 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 44,164 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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X271 XYA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X271 XYA, 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 X271 XYA registered?

X271 XYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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