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X671 DEF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX671 DEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe corroded but not to excess

Fail 25 Jul 2015 97,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator insecure both front (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

rear sub frame corroded but not to excess

Pass 19 May 2014 95,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 95,728 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,492 miles

1 x High Level Stop Lamp Inop

Both Front Tyres Worn to 2mm

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Worn to 3mm

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

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Under Vehicle Corroded

O/S Reverse Lamp Inop

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

Stone Chip Damage to N/S Headlamp

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 90,492 miles

1 x High Level Stop Lamp Inop

Both Front Tyres Worn to 2mm

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Worn to 3mm

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

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Under Vehicle Corroded

O/S Reverse Lamp Inop

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

Stone Chip Damage to N/S Headlamp

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 88,543 miles

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

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S Headlamp Lens Stone Chip

O/S Reverse Lamp Inop

Rear Window Damaged

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,708 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Headlamp Lens Stone Chip

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Medium Corrosion in several areas around chassis

N/S Headlamp Stone Chip

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Medium Corrosion in several areas around chassis

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,508 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,441 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 51,291 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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X671 DEF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X671 DEF, 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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X671 DEF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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