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X347 XHC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,501 mi
Last recorded62,501 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 XHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,501 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake low effort

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 61,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,922 miles

corrosion to offside front lower suspension arm

Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower mount bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

corrosion to offside front lower suspension arm

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,752 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,723 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 53,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front subframe and front anti roll bar

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,972 miles

Battery requires attention..

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Handbrake feels tight.

N/S headlamp weak.

Surface corrosion noted to rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Jul 2010 48,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,015 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,015 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,413 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 35,380 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

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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X347 XHC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X347 XHC, 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 X347 XHC registered?

X347 XHC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 February 2001.

Is X347 XHC safe to buy?

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