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BF51 ZXC

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,691 mi
Last recorded61,691 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZXC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 61,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split

Offside Front tyre starting to split

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,359 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,737 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 55,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,266 miles

N/S/R Metal brake pipe showing signs of corrsion

N/S/R tyre at about 2.5mm centre tread

Slight damage to o/s/r light lense

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Handbrake warning light displayed flickers on sometimes

N/S/R Metal brake pipe showing signs of corrsion

N/S/R tyre at about 2.5mm centre tread

Slight damage to o/s/r light lense

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Suspect rear brake pads getting low and discs showing signs of corrsion

Pass 1 May 2013 50,948 miles

corrosion showing n/s/r inner brake pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,887 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

corrosion showing n/s/r inner brake pipe

o/s/r engine trim insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,857 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,184 miles

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

front and rear suspension low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,146 miles

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

advise to get the wheel alignment checked

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,146 miles

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

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

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

advise to get the wheel alignment checked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 32,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,674 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,415 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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BF51 ZXC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

BF51 ZXC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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