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X957 DNB

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,707 mi
Last recorded40,707 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 DNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 40,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,371 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,179 miles

some surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,808 miles

Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()

nearside front footbrake effort slightly low

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Fail 24 Mar 2017 39,807 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak front to rear pipes ()

nearside front footbrake effort slightly low

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,547 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

some corrosion on both subframes

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,833 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general corrosion on both subframes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,155 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,596 miles

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

both rear tyres low[2-3mm]

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,072 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)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,072 miles

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

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)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,083 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,240 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight surface corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2010 35,240 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight surface corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,878 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,148 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,890 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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X957 DNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X957 DNB, 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 X957 DNB registered?

X957 DNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X957 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X957 DNB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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