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BF51 NTN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,319 mi
Last recorded71,319 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NTN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,319 miles

surface rust developing on underbody

Pass 21 May 2018 70,146 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 70,146 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 68,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 68,753 miles

Emissions not tested engine not charging (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 67,155 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 67,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 66,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 66,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 64,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,586 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 61,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 60,888 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 60,887 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

the engine is nosiey

the front and rear subframes are corroded

the nsf tyre is worn on the inner edge and cracking on the side walls

the nsr sill backing is corroded but not holed

the osr towing bracket damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,669 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 53,011 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bonnet release cable faulty

engine noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NTN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF51 NTN, 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 BF51 NTN registered?

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

Is BF51 NTN safe to buy?

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