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AV51 ONA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ONA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH.SPLITS ALSO. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 131,600 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH.SPLITS ALSO. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 126,559 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear TCA bushes worn

Fail 16 May 2018 126,555 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear TCA bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2017 122,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel binding

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on tread

Fail 19 May 2017 121,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel binding

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on tread

Pass 12 May 2016 117,034 miles

offside front brake pads worn

Fail 12 May 2016 117,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front brake pads worn

Pass 13 May 2015 111,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 111,541 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,982 miles

both rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

play in offside and nearside rear suspension arms

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 100,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 95,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,958 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust secondary support band snapped

Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust secondary support band snapped

Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 64,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension hieght low

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 ONA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ONA, 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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AV51 ONA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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