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X42 PSL

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,411 mi
Last recorded51,411 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 PSL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to all of underside of car

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,941 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded at mount

general corrosion to all chassis members

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,143 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 48,132 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,017 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,174 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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X42 PSL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X42 PSL, 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 X42 PSL registered?

X42 PSL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X42 PSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X42 PSL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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