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X311 JVV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,617 mi
Last recorded72,617 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 JVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,617 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes,inner and outer sills,floorpans,brake pipes/ferrules,brake discs,oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f shock absorber weeping,oil leak,corrosion to subframes,suspension arms,mounts,brake pipes,o/s/r tyre near the limit

Fail 14 Aug 2013 65,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes,suspension arms,floorpans,sills,brake ferrules/pipes,suspension low,oil leak,rear tyres begeinning to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,832 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes,suspension arms,floorpans,sills,brake ferrules/pipes,suspension low,oil leak,rear tyres begeinning to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

metal brake pipes pitted

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and may may split open soon

subframes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,308 miles

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

metal brake pipes pitted

offside front tyre worn bald and perished on inner edge

subframes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,163 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 46,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,671 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

SUSPENSION LOW.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,568 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 38,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pipes pitted

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2005 32,800 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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X311 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 X311 JVV, 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 X311 JVV registered?

X311 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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