MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre showing light cracking to outer sidewall
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
front wiper blades detereating but clearing screen ok.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
front wiper blades detereating but clearing screen ok.
Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X279 XYA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 X279 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 X279 XYA registered?
X279 XYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2001.
Is X279 XYA safe to buy?
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