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X824 BLL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 BLL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,057 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rusty sills

surface rust on discs

Pass 8 Nov 2018 103,056 miles

front tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded holed and blowing slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,766 miles

o/s/r brake caliper lever looks stiff

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

interior head lining dropped

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,484 miles

Engine Management Light Indicates a Fault

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,331 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,543 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,528 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust heat sheld insecure

nearside rear brake disc corroded on the inner face

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,851 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,851 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,130 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,953 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering pulling to nearside

Fail 23 Dec 2006 43,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering pulling to nearside

Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X824 BLL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X824 BLL, 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 X824 BLL registered?

X824 BLL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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