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X874 AGY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

49,614 mi
Last recorded49,614 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 AGY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,614 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,581 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 45,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,356 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,252 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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accelerator pedal stiff

both front abs senser cables were insecure ( resecured)

read number plate small crack at bottom edge

rear shockabsorber bushes starting to wear

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accelerator pedal stiff

both front abs senser cables were insecure ( resecured)

read number plate small crack at bottom edge

rear shockabsorber bushes starting to wear

Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,770 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 29,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X874 AGY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X874 AGY, 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 X874 AGY registered?

X874 AGY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X874 AGY safe to buy?

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