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BC51 MXU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 MXU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,435 miles

all tyres low rear on limit front on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,432 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all tyres low rear on limit front on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,868 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,645 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,587 miles

Advise condition of both front tyres [cracking]

Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Advise condition of both front tyres [cracking]

Fail 19 Oct 2012 46,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,303 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 26 Aug 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,967 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FR WISH BUSHES==PLAY IN FR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES==WASHERS WEAK==COOLANT LEVEL LOW PIPI LEAKING==MULTI RIB BELT BADLY CRACKED==CLUTCH SLAVE WQEEPING==SUSP LOW

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 21,245 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

RECC NEW WASHER JETS==OSF IND SLIGHTLY WHITE==SLIGHTB PLAYB IN ALL 4 SHOCK LOWER BUSHES

Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,400 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 15,400 miles

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

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

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

SUSP LOW==CUT IN OSF TYRE==ENG RATTLES==SLIGHT PLAY IN FR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES==

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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BC51 MXU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BC51 MXU, 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 BC51 MXU registered?

BC51 MXU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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