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AY51 OLM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OLM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,372 miles

Both front lower suspension arms starting to show corrossion

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

Hydrolastic suspension low, not possible to RBT

Rear silencer in poor condition and has already been repaired

Fail 13 Sep 2014 84,372 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front lower suspension arms starting to show corrossion

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

Hydrolastic suspension low, not possible to RBT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear silencer in poor condition and has already been repaired

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,351 miles

inner surfaces of both front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre severely worn on inner edge

slight play in outer bush of o/s/r lower arm

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,261 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 73,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,858 miles

rear box deteriating

various slight corrosion sills underneth

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,159 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 35,112 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 28 Sep 2006 30,072 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

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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AY51 OLM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AY51 OLM, 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 AY51 OLM registered?

AY51 OLM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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