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BF51 AZR

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AZR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,178 miles

Corrosion underneath

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

OS Handbrake reading slightly low

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sills corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 82,173 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Corrosion underneath

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

OS Handbrake reading slightly low

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sills corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,159 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OS HANDBRAKE READING LOW

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 80,159 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OS HANDBRAKE READING LOW

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 77,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,892 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 61,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 58,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded and deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,113 miles

exhaust corroded and deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 55,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,680 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,680 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,492 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,025 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

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 AZR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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