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BG51 SCX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,724 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 May 2014 86,552 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 86,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 83,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 83,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,491 miles

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

slight noise on o/s/f wheel

Pass 5 May 2011 73,890 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2010 66,404 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,305 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,616 miles

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

steering wheel acts against drivers controll

Fail 26 Oct 2005 45,469 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

both rear tyres approx 3mm and offside feathering outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,469 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

both rear tyres approx 3mm and offside feathering outer edge

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 SCX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG51 SCX, 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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BG51 SCX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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