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X608 LFR

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 LFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 66,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut but not to requirements.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,688 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake flexi hose metal pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,256 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,163 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,766 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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X608 LFR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X608 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X608 LFR registered?

X608 LFR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X608 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X608 LFR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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