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X971 BAY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

53,457 mi
Last recorded53,457 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 BAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 53,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 17 May 2023 53,455 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 May 2022 52,905 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs pitted

underneath car and components undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,900 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal slightly hard, servo still operating.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 52,899 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal slightly hard, servo still operating.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension low.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake just met minimum requirments may require attention

Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake just met minimum requirments may require attention

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,549 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,176 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 52,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,053 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,053 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,028 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 49,023 miles

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

Slight play at offside front suspension

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,149 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,612 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 22,151 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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X971 BAY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X971 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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X971 BAY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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