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X371 NKP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,777 mi
Last recorded63,777 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX371 NKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 62,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 61,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 60,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 59,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 58,180 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,919 miles

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

Vehicle has slight coolent leak from heater hose

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,976 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 44,976 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

large dent in panel under floor

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,265 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 40,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 38,018 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,207 miles

rear tyres larger than fronts

Pass 9 May 2007 25,588 miles

rear tyres worn on limit:- recommend new immediately.

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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X371 NKP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 X371 NKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X371 NKP registered?

X371 NKP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X371 NKP safe to buy?

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