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X309 DBG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 DBG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 74,662 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 74,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,852 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,522 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres slightly cracked

o/s engine cover rubbing o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,230 miles

vehicle steering pulling to nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2007 62,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,613 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coolant leaking

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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X309 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X309 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 X309 DBG registered?

X309 DBG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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