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X389 KVC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 KVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 83,582 miles

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

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

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

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

excessive wear on inner edges of front tyres

product on both headlight lenses causing slightly deteriated beam images

Fail 3 May 2013 83,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

excessive wear on inner edges of front tyres

product on both headlight lenses causing slightly deteriated beam images

Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,287 miles

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

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

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

all tyres run low

rear brakes slightly uneven, washers wipers por, headlight images very weak, fluid on bottom off servo/ master , no leak during test, water in front, front chassis legs corroded, rear discs inner face corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres run low

rear brakes slightly uneven, washers wipers por, headlight images very weak, fluid on bottom off servo/ master , no leak during test, water in front, front chassis legs corroded, rear discs inner face corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,448 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 73,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,975 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,592 miles

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2009 57,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,614 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 49,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 43,040 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,416 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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X389 KVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X389 KVC, 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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X389 KVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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