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X332 DBD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX332 DBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,776 miles

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

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,070 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 80,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,388 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,925 miles

both front tyres perished on side walls

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 66,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres perished on side walls

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,526 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

door mirrorglass insecuer

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,833 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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X332 DBD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X332 DBD, 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 X332 DBD registered?

X332 DBD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X332 DBD safe to buy?

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