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X984 ONH

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,098 mi
Last recorded77,098 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 ONH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 77,096 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 76,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,707 miles

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

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

complete underside of car showing corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,706 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

complete underside of car showing corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear`` (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake disks corroded

front subframe becoming corroded in places

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres becoming perished

rear subframe becoming corroded in places

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,836 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becoming perished

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,836 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becoming perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 69,112 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded x2

Fail 27 May 2014 69,105 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded x2

osr brake sticks on slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 67,885 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 67,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,768 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 67,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,663 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 35,190 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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X984 ONH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X984 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 X984 ONH registered?

X984 ONH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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