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X349 FLK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 FLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 100,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine over heated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 98,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,382 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,598 miles

Nearside Rear abs sensor loose

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,998 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,998 miles

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

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

exhaust sheild loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust sheild loose

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,362 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,362 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,917 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 70,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,711 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,954 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,314 miles

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bad oil leak from offside off engine

both front disc corroded on inside edge

both front tyres bald on inside edges

engine manigment light stays on

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,354 miles

THROTTLE VERY STIFF TO OPERATE MAKING EMITION TEST ALMOST IMPOSIBLE

Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

THROTTLE VERY STIFF TO OPERATE MAKING EMITION TEST ALMOST IMPOSIBLE

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,212 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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X349 FLK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X349 FLK, 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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X349 FLK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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