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AV51 VFE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,471 mi
Last recorded51,471 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,471 miles

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

surface corrosion around all suspension including coil springs front and rear and front and rear sub frames

Fail 17 Mar 2017 51,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

surface corrosion around all suspension including coil springs front and rear and front and rear sub frames

Pass 5 Jul 2014 51,455 miles

Surface Corrosion around All Suspension including Coil Springs, Front and Rear Subframes.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,455 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Surface Corrosion around All Suspension including Coil Springs, Front and Rear Subframes.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 33,717 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 VFE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

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

Is AV51 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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