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AM51 RCF

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,044 mi
Last recorded81,044 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r inner wing cover insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r inner wing cover insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r inner wheel cover insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,467 miles

o/s/r cover catching tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS light on

both front seatbelts getting stiff to release under tension

front discs and pads warn

near side front wheel close to arch when locked over

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,721 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS light on

both front seatbelts getting stiff to release under tension

front discs and pads warn

near side front wheel close to arch when locked over

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,404 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

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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AM51 RCF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AM51 RCF, 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 AM51 RCF registered?

AM51 RCF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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