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X803 DNN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,523 mi
Last recorded104,523 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX803 DNN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,523 miles

advise corrosion to both subframes

Fail 31 Jul 2013 104,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion to both subframes

Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,517 miles

Battery not secure

Center brake light out

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 100,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery not secure

Center brake light out

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension very low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,038 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear section

main heater pipes under car leaking

n/s/r exhaust tailpipe trim insecure

Fail 31 May 2011 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust rear section

main heater pipes under car leaking

n/s/r exhaust tailpipe trim insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 92,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 92,844 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front and rear subframes rusty

both front shocker bushes worn .shock absorbers are corroded and in poor condtion

some suspension noise from off side front when vehicle is driven on the road

Fail 28 May 2009 92,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2008 88,309 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,090 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 78,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 78,302 miles

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

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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X803 DNN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X803 DNN, 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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X803 DNN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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