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AV51 VNZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 66,848 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm tread slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 63,556 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour x4 (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2016 55,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 55,047 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,054 miles

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

both front brakes have a slight bind

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 33,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brakes have a slight bind

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,953 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,730 miles

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 15 Dec 2009 29,523 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,255 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,682 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 24,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,187 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 VNZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

AV51 VNZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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