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X414 GKM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 GKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 94,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 94,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,660 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,915 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,819 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to all four brake discs

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre low tread

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to all four brake discs

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre upper brake light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,674 miles

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

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

both front brake disc corroded!

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,993 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,878 miles

when the car is jacked up the steering pulls to one side!

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,416 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,999 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,588 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X414 GKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X414 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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X414 GKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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