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AR51 DVV

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,354 mi
Last recorded60,354 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,624 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,895 miles

As per failure.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Clutch pedal rubber missing. 2. Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,085 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front to rear water pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,664 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,804 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,999 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power steering moves on start up

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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AR51 DVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AR51 DVV, 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 AR51 DVV registered?

AR51 DVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is AR51 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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