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BK51 FYR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FYR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,413 miles

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 shockers have a light misting of oil

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

both rear shockers have a light misting of oil

both rear track control arm bushes have slight play

nearside front top ball joint has slight play

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,709 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2010 76,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both rear shockershave a light misting of oil

slight play in both rear track control arm bushes

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,370 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

front sub-frame slightly corroded

handbrake lever pawals have slight play

offside front suspension arm slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,478 miles

back box exhaust backet requires attention soon

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,410 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 57,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,222 miles

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

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

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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BK51 FYR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BK51 FYR, 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

How do I check the history of BK51 FYR?

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What year was BK51 FYR registered?

BK51 FYR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BK51 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 FYR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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