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X61 WAO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,705 mi
Last recorded78,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 WAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,665 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 78,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,934 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear discs scaled

Fail 30 Jul 2011 76,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front and rear discs scaled

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,509 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 75,509 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 64,582 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 64,565 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,188 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 50,184 miles

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

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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X61 WAO 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 63.2%.

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 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 X61 WAO, 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 X61 WAO registered?

X61 WAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X61 WAO safe to buy?

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