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X302 DBG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,560 mi
Last recorded58,560 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 DBG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,560 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven 28%

srs lamp on

Fail 23 Nov 2012 58,560 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven 28%

srs lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,200 miles

nearside rear disc pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,981 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,927 miles

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

wiper blades perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,576 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 37,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,154 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 33,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine over heating

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,705 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 28,705 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise rear brakes req attention low readings

Fail 24 Oct 2005 28,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X302 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X302 DBG, 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 X302 DBG registered?

X302 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X302 DBG safe to buy?

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