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X982 ONH

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 ONH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear possible wheel bearing noise or gearbox noise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering has a slight pull to left when driven

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,977 miles

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

Offside Front o/s front brake starting too bind

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

oil leak starting engine needs further inv

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,431 miles

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

n/s f brake sticking

Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,313 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s f brake sticking

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,072 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,471 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,908 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tread starting to separate on outer edges of both rear tyres.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 41,223 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tread starting to separate on outer edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,487 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 37,035 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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X982 ONH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 X982 ONH, 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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What year was X982 ONH registered?

X982 ONH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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