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X789 FWP

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,925 mi
Last recorded78,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 FWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front top ball joints slight play

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,918 miles

Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front top ball joints slight play

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,738 miles

Front and rear subframes getting rusty

Offside front tyre wall very worn due to rubbing on curbs but has no cords showing strongly advise changing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 71,730 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front and rear subframes getting rusty

Offside front tyre wall very worn due to rubbing on curbs but has no cords showing strongly advise changing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,282 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 Jan 2008 51,495 miles

rear exhast and band slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre nearing wear limit

rear exhast and band slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,784 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 49,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X789 FWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X789 FWP, 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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X789 FWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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