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X687 GNB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 GNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes slightly pitted

windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside door mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside door mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,536 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cooling system radiator corroded

front brake discs in poor condition

offside door mirror damaged

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

roughness detected in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,371 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X687 GNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X687 GNB, 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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X687 GNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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