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BD51 SVY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 115,418 miles

coolant pipes have been repaired

engine noise

nsr tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded away and exhaust starting to leak

osr tyre wallbadly damaged screw in tread

Fail 21 Jun 2011 115,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant pipes have been repaired

engine noise

nsr tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded away and exhaust starting to leak

osr tyre wallbadly damaged screw in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,850 miles

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

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

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

hydragas suspension has only limited movement,attention will very soon be required.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 103,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 103,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,879 miles

start of corrosion front and rear chassis rails

Fail 27 Apr 2009 101,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

start of corrosion front and rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,299 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 SVY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

Is BD51 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SVY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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