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X972 DWK

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,088 mi
Last recorded47,088 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 DWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 47,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,106 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 43,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 41,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,223 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,282 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,041 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 29,039 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X972 DWK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X972 DWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X972 DWK registered?

X972 DWK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X972 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X972 DWK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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