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AV51 OSW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,608 mi
Last recorded84,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,608 miles

some surface rust on brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,887 miles

underbody corrosion and all suspension surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,432 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion under car all round

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

some parts off body and some components have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,429 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,169 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,554 miles

rear discs worn on inner face

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,444 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 48,341 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

discs poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2008 40,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,285 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 23,323 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 OSW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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