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X338 DLL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,136 mi
Last recorded60,136 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 DLL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,136 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 60,101 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated. test aborted. radiator fan inoperative (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing..2008 tyre 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.. 2008 tyre.. 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,598 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,137 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,812 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,540 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,401 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs look corroded.

slight lift in both rear suspension upper ball joints.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,787 miles

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

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

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

front suspenion getting close to bump stops

light scoring to windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,133 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade not clearing effectively

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

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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X338 DLL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 X338 DLL, 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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X338 DLL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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