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X312 BLG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX312 BLG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,520 miles

general under body mechanical component surface corrosion

offside outer front sill corroding

slight irregular wear/feel at both rear tyres

slight lower effort noted at offside rear brake during RBT

wear at both front tyres @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Fail 23 Nov 2015 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general under body mechanical component surface corrosion

lower effort noted at offside rear brake during RBT

offside outer front sill corroding

slight irregular feel/wear at both front tyres

wear at both rear tyres @3/3.5mm (limit 1.6mm )

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc inner face poor condition ( corrosion/wear )

offside outer sill corroding

slight smear at wiper blades

suspect rear brake pad wear

under body surface corrosion at subframes and mechanical components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc inner face poor condition ( corrosion/wear )

offside outer sill corroding

slight smear at wiper blades

suspect rear brake pad wear

under body surface corrosion at subframes and mechanical components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative ( unsure if wired of not )

suspect rear brake pad wear

underbody mechanical component suface corrosion - subframes, suspension components etc

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator drive belt deteriorated

irregular wear/feel at both front tyres inner edges

recom wheel allignment check

slight play at nearside rear upper ball joint

slight play at steering rack ends

slight smear at nearside wiper blade

slight surface corrosion at subframes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,311 miles

nearside front has a cut

Fail 12 Dec 2011 60,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front has a cut

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,827 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,488 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,488 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,724 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,718 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,750 miles

n/s/rear o/sirear tyres just legal

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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X312 BLG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X312 BLG, 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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X312 BLG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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