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X542 KDO

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 KDO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 64,227 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 60,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 60,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,587 miles

water leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,090 miles

discs all round have some surface rust

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,924 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,396 miles

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

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)

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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X542 KDO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X542 KDO, 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 X542 KDO registered?

X542 KDO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X542 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 KDO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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