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AV51 OSD

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside of car rusty in subframes

Fail 14 Sep 2021 83,040 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of car rusty in subframes

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,535 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

underside of car rusty, inc subframes and lower arms

Fail 15 Sep 2020 81,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

underside of car rusty, inc subframes and lower arms

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,479 miles

underside of car starting to go rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of car starting to go rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,521 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2018 77,521 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracked

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,673 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 74,673 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,813 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,146 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f antiroll bar braket bent and bush spilt

signs of water and oil leaks from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,287 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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 28 Jul 2010 51,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system coroded

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,765 miles

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 OSD 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 76.2%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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