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X7 PUP

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,640 mi
Last recorded20,640 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 PUP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 20,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 20,274 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in off side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 19,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 18,971 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 18,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 18,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,626 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 16,626 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 16,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,849 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 15,849 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s n/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,146 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 14,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,133 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engin over heating

Fail 28 Feb 2012 12,244 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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engin over heating

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,401 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 11,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 5,332 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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X7 PUP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X7 PUP, 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 X7 PUP registered?

X7 PUP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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