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AV51 FYL

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FYL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 77,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 77,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 77,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,133 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 77,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 77,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,425 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 76,425 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 76,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 76,162 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 75,812 miles

n/s/f wheel bearng slight noise.

Pass 18 May 2010 69,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,317 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2008 59,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,094 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 57,094 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,268 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2006 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on 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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AV51 FYL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV51 FYL, 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 AV51 FYL registered?

AV51 FYL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 FYL safe to buy?

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