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X711 BAY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,242 mi
Last recorded76,242 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 BAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,585 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 68,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 53,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,061 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fluid suspension requires adjustment,still adequate clearance at bump stops

Fail 29 Dec 2017 52,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fluid suspension requires adjustment,still adequate clearance at bump stops

Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,736 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 50,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,057 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 47,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 47,056 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,620 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 39,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 39,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,391 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,308 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,101 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,461 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 23,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,343 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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X711 BAY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X711 BAY, 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 X711 BAY registered?

X711 BAY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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