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XIL 6166

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 6166
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 87,747 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 87,741 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 83,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 83,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,514 miles

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,303 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007
Pass 3 Dec 2005 49,564 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 49,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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XIL 6166 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XIL 6166, 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 XIL 6166 registered?

XIL 6166 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is XIL 6166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 6166 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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