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X381 FLK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,747 mi
Last recorded75,747 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 FLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,747 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,079 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 73,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,977 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,352 miles

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

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

has under body corroion

Fail 8 Jun 2022 65,352 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

has under body corroion

Pass 27 May 2021 62,828 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 62,828 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 60,781 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 58,375 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 58,375 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 55,593 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 48,043 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,697 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 139,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 23,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,761 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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X381 FLK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X381 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 X381 FLK registered?

X381 FLK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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