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AF51 VVT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,425 mi
Last recorded101,425 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VVT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,425 miles

Central Rear exhaust flexi section worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,326 miles

Central Rear exhaust flexi section damage / broken

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 95,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,442 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,567 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,668 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,813 miles

parking brake effort is 16% when tested

Pass 21 Aug 2015 70,582 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,487 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,635 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,433 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,284 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,496 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,357 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,890 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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AF51 VVT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AF51 VVT, 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 AF51 VVT registered?

AF51 VVT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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