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X606 BFH

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,351 mi
Last recorded62,351 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 BFH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 62,351 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 58,721 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,466 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,756 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,283 miles

front number plate cracked

offside track rod end has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2012 54,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,957 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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X606 BFH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X606 BFH, 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 X606 BFH registered?

X606 BFH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X606 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X606 BFH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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