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X407 GKM

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,597 mi
Last recorded78,597 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 GKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,597 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,345 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,923 miles

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

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)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,923 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

front wiper blade rubbers deteriorated

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 70,239 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,248 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,248 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,059 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,355 miles

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

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

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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X407 GKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X407 GKM, 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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X407 GKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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