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X965 BAY

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 BAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 151,136 miles

OSR & NSR tyres are getting close to legal limit

brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroding

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

front anti roll bar links & D bushes rubbers are perished

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Fail 22 May 2018 151,132 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OSR & NSR tyres are getting close to legal limit

brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroding

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

front anti roll bar links & D bushes rubbers are perished

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded

slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,724 miles

Rear brake & Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

front tyres are wearing on inner edges on both sides NSF & OSF

Fail 20 Apr 2017 148,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake & Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

front tyres are wearing on inner edges on both sides NSF & OSF

Pass 15 Apr 2016 144,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,312 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 144,312 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 144,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,514 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2012 143,514 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2011 135,910 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 135,904 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 124,773 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/EXHAUST VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/EXHAUST VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 May 2009 117,387 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 109,660 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 109,660 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 102,249 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front to back brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 6 Apr 2006 92,923 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,923 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X965 BAY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X965 BAY, 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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X965 BAY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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