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X828 BLL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,852 mi
Last recorded98,852 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 BLL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 98,852 miles

Engine management light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear, 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 98,841 miles

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

Engine management light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front, 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear, 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 95,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box mount weak

Fail 13 May 2017 95,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box mount weak

Pass 23 May 2016 87,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,428 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 81,608 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 28 May 2013 77,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are pitted.

Pass 10 May 2010 59,837 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 May 2010 59,837 miles

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2009 56,203 miles

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

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

uneven tyres wear worn on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2009 56,203 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

uneven tyres wear worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2008 52,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 49,550 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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X828 BLL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X828 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 X828 BLL registered?

X828 BLL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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