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X353 FLK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,477 mi
Last recorded37,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 FLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,080 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 27,733 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,613 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 27,613 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,095 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,183 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,636 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes also spare different size to road wheels

steering pulls to left all time

Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear tyres different sizes also spare different size to road wheels

steering pulls to left all time

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,047 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 12,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre incorect size for axle

Pass 14 Feb 2006 8,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 8,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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X353 FLK 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 X353 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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What year was X353 FLK registered?

X353 FLK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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