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X383 WMA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 WMA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,409 miles

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

front subframe corroding

nearside front upper suspension arm dust cover perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front subframe corroding

nearside front upper suspension arm dust cover perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

rear subframe corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,459 miles

front subframe corroding

nearside front upper suspension arm dust cover perishing

rear subframe corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,459 miles

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

front subframe corroding

nearside front upper suspension arm dust cover perishing

rear subframe corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,306 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER DUST COVER DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE/UNION CORRODING

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SUBFRAMES

Fail 26 Nov 2015 79,306 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL END (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted INNER SILL/OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER DUST COVER DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE/UNION CORRODING

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SUBFRAMES

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,757 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,773 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfire

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine misfire

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management lamp illuminated.

slight exhaust leak front pipe area.

surface corrosion rear outer sills.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,826 miles

slight movement nearside front track rod end.

slight movement nearside front upper ball joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 74,826 miles

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

slight movement nearside front track rod end.

slight movement nearside front upper ball joint.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 641,964 miles

catalyst brick loose, suspension low, n.s.r. brake disc corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 64,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

catalyst brick loose, suspension low, n.s.r. brake disc corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,948 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 44,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,184 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 35,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,139 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 25,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2006 22,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 11,258 miles

advise;windscreen badley marked by defective wiper (near side)

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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X383 WMA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 X383 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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X383 WMA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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