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X279 XYA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 XYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,587 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,587 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,472 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front wiper blades detereating but clearing screen ok.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 66,293 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,227 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,227 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,627 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,627 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,309 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,353 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 42,353 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 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,117 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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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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X279 XYA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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