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BF51 AYW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,662 mi
Last recorded43,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AYW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,661 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear subframes have some light surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,258 miles

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,065 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,022 miles

o/s & n/s wiper blades will need replacement shortly

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 35,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF51 AYW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF51 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 AYW registered?

BF51 AYW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 AYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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