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BD51 SVX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SVX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,474 miles

front sub frame corroded

some play in nearside rear lower arm outer bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front sub frame corroded

some play in nearside rear lower arm outer bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,776 miles

Corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Front brake flexy hoses poorly routed

Head lamp beam patterns poor

O/S/R indicator dim in operation

Play in both front lower ball joints (Soon required)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,831 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,743 miles

Bonnet release cable siezed

EML on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,566 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front and rear subframes and connecting panels heavly corroded.

knocking noise from o/s/f when going over speed bumps and loading vehicle onto ramp no significant loose components or movement detected.

n/s/f wheel starting to bind

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and n/s/r tyre unevenly worn.

radiator heavly corroded.

rear bumper damaged

slight movement detected within n/s/r hub

slight play detected within both sides of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 55,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,227 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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BD51 SVX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BD51 SVX, 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 BD51 SVX registered?

BD51 SVX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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