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X968 KOX

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 KOX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,968 miles

Front & Rear Sub-frames Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Sub-frames Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r upper ball joint is of a different type to o/s/r

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s rear tie rod rear bushes

washers weak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 78,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/r upper ball joint is of a different type to o/s/r

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s rear tie rod rear bushes

washers weak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on badly inner edges

exhaust system corroded

subframes have light surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,781 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and on legal limit.

Both subframes in rusty and poor condition.

Front brake discs rusty and deteriorated.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

Offside front antiroll bar D bush split and deteriorated.

Rear brakes have increase decrease on limit.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,425 miles

Both rear brake pipes rusty.

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Both subframes rusty.

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside outer sill rusty.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brake pipes rusty.

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Both subframes rusty.

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside outer sill rusty.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,043 miles

Both subframes rusty.

Rear exhaust hangers worn.

Slight free play in both steering arms.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both subframes rusty.

Rear exhaust hangers worn.

Slight free play in both steering arms.

Slight play in nearside trackrod end.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 59,304 miles

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

part exhaust mounting corroded

throttle pedal very stiff

Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,304 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

part exhaust mounting corroded

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,650 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs have some corrosion

nearside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,530 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlight glass cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlight glass cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,542 miles

nearside front headlight glass cracked

strap around large exhaust box corroded and seperated

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Oct 2006 32,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X968 KOX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X968 KOX, 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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X968 KOX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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