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AV51 HTK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HTK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 90,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 90,148 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 89,764 miles

nearside and offside inner sill panels corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 89,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 87,758 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 87,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 84,524 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 76,469 miles

both front steering rack gaitors twisted

engine tapping

Pass 17 May 2010 64,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre inner edge at legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2010 63,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 58,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,385 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,894 miles

advisores as per previous sheet 424710376024

Fail 11 Mar 2006 40,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tracking and trim heights to be checked

Front tyres incorrect type to rover spec

N/S/R top suspension joint slight play

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear number plate beginning to disfigure

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 HTK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

AV51 HTK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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