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X416 BLK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,804 mi
Last recorded54,804 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX416 BLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 54,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,036 miles

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

Front tyres perished and splitting

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside dip beam light output reduced

offside front tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 53,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside dip beam light output reduced

offside front tyre cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,748 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight rusting on exhaust

slight scratching on windscreen

slight surface rust on subframes

Fail 9 Sep 2014 53,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight rusting on exhaust

slight scratching on windscreen

slight surface rust on subframes

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,839 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,272 miles

corrosion to o/s/f wing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,214 miles

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

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

windscreen marked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,232 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded † †n/s/r brake disc becoming corroded on inside edge

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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X416 BLK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X416 BLK, 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 X416 BLK registered?

X416 BLK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X416 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X416 BLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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