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XBZ 306

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,487 mi
Last recorded63,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 306
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,701 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

o/s front wishbone corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,385 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded

both subframes starting to rust

front wishbones rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,334 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,468 miles

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

water pipes corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,466 miles

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

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

water pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,193 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,916 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,867 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 34,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XBZ 306 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBZ 306, 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 XBZ 306 registered?

XBZ 306 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is XBZ 306 safe to buy?

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