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X608 BLK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 BLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 74,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,486 miles

Crack to screen out side of zone B

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust is corroded

Front Cross member has been repaired and welded.

Front end of vehicle has had a lot of repair on cross members and other struchal points

N/S/F wheel very close to inner wheel arch when on full lock ( left hand down )

under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,467 miles

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

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

Crack to screen out side of zone B

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust is corroded

Front Cross member has been repaired and welded.

Front end of vehicle has had a lot of repair on cross members and other struchal points

N/S/F wheel very close to inner wheel arch when on full lock ( left hand down )

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,204 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 54,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 32,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X608 BLK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X608 BLK, 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 X608 BLK registered?

X608 BLK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X608 BLK safe to buy?

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