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X7 GRT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,431 mi
Last recorded65,431 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 GRT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 65,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake ferrules greased

Fail 28 Apr 2023 64,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake ferrules greased

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,178 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (greased) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 63,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,353 miles

Offside Rear Coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,880 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 62,522 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 12 May 2016 60,171 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 60,171 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 58,656 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 55,812 miles

ancillary belt in poor condition

cat rattling

front to rear metal water pipes begining to leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight play in rack end joints

Fail 7 May 2014 55,812 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ancillary belt in poor condition

cat rattling

front to rear metal water pipes begining to leak

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,262 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2012 52,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,185 miles

cat rattling

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 13 May 2010 47,908 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 47,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 May 2009 45,147 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,145 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner surface

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

n/s/r tie bar bush becoming weak

o/s/r brake begining to bind

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 7 May 2008 42,693 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,283 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 35,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,058 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 27,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.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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X7 GRT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X7 GRT, 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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X7 GRT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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