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X374 WMA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX374 WMA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,272 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both head lamp images only just visable

both sub frames showing corrosion

parking brake just met min requirement 16%

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front wing edge is corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

beam pattern is only just visible

front and rear subframes are starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2016 66,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

beam pattern is only just visible

front and rear subframes are starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,733 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 65,733 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,548 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,943 miles

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

Power steering system turns left unaided with wheels in air, advise rack to be checked

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,351 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,447 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,187 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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X374 WMA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X374 WMA, 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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X374 WMA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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