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X498 JGK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 JGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,935 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

e/m/l light on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,683 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear shocks light misting of oil

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 66,407 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/f disc inner face badly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear discs deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,240 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

car suspension low

condition of all brake discs

front wheels slightly rubbing inner wheel arch covers on lock to lock

some resistance to nearside front roadwheel when turned

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,376 miles

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

both rear tyres have splits in tread not deep enough to reach cords

half dash board light not working on side lights

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,742 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 51,742 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,216 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,589 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

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)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2006 43,167 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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X498 JGK 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 X498 JGK, 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 X498 JGK registered?

X498 JGK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X498 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 JGK 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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