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X56 TCS

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,136 mi
Last recorded66,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 TCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 66,136 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 54,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,458 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,455 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,745 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 53,704 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 53,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,952 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,169 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

battery insecure

offside front bump stop deteriorated

oil filler /dipstick tube insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2009 48,168 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

battery insecure

offside front bump stop deteriorated

oil filler /dipstick tube insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,551 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 39,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,246 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X56 TCS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X56 TCS, 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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X56 TCS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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