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X975 FKL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,507 mi
Last recorded59,507 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 FKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,507 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector starting to deteriorate and pattern a little fuzzy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

whole under side of vehicle including all pipes coated with wax oil

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,130 miles

o/s headlight pattern a little fuzzy

o/s park brake a little slower to apply than n/s may need attention soon

o/s/r lower suspension component pin or bush slight play

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including all pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

filler in o/s/r sill area may be cosmetic only unable to tell. owner to make sure repair is to legal standard

o/s headlight pattern a little fuzzy may need attention soon

o/s park brake slower to apply and slower to release may need attention soon

Fail 1 Nov 2019 55,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working was un plugged (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

filler in o/s/r sill area may be cosmetic only unable to tell. owner to make sure repair is to legal standard

o/s headlight pattern a little fuzzy may need attention soon

o/s park brake slower to apply and slower to release may need attention soon

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,513 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,926 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 48,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,282 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 43,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 35,401 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,322 miles

h/lamp lens starting to deteriorate

inner faces of front discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,390 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,128 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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X975 FKL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X975 FKL, 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 X975 FKL registered?

X975 FKL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X975 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X975 FKL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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