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X601 OOJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,341 mi
Last recorded72,341 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 OOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 72,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,851 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 70,458 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f shock absorber lower bushes worn

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,588 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,007 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,371 miles

off side handbrake effort low

wearon off side wiper blade

Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,588 miles

kerb damage to alloys. under body corroded. front brake discs corroded, oil leaks. corrosion to brake discs. exhaust corroded. coil springs corroded. front shocks corroded. n s front link bar bushes corroded. corrosion to wheel arshes

Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,398 miles

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Exhaust systen heavily corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes hewavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear subframes

Suspension trim height low

Fail 24 Jan 2010 58,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Evidence of front tyres catching on inner wheel arches but not found during lock to lock check

Exhaust systen heavily corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes hewavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear subframes

Park brake lever loose & brings on warning light when vehicle in motion

Poor OS park brake effort

Suspension trim height low

Pass 17 Jan 2009 56,037 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,568 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 51,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,365 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,179 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X601 OOJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X601 OOJ, 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 X601 OOJ registered?

X601 OOJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X601 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X601 OOJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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