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BG51 MXE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,931 mi
Last recorded32,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MXE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,272 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2018 30,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 May 2017 30,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,336 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,642 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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BG51 MXE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BG51 MXE, 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 BG51 MXE registered?

BG51 MXE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is BG51 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 MXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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