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AV51 VMF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VMF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 108,376 miles

os headlamp lense cover missing

Fail 14 May 2014 108,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os headlamp lense cover missing

Fail 16 May 2013 104,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2013 104,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2012 91,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 91,959 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,110 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,341 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,536 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre tread depth low 3mm (o/s/r 4mm)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 16,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

slight damage to outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2006 16,592 miles

nail in tyre

slight damage to outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,832 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 VMF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

AV51 VMF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is AV51 VMF safe to buy?

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