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X417 JVV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,220 mi
Last recorded23,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 JVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 18,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,120 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 16,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 15,814 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2014 15,814 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 15,778 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,163 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,700 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

coolant leak from heater hoses

nearside rear tyre has deep crack to inner side wall & worn very low on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

wiper blades becoming worn

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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X417 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X417 JVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X417 JVV registered?

X417 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X417 JVV safe to buy?

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