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BN51 RLU

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,346 mi
Last recorded67,346 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,758 miles

Check tracking

Steering pulling to left

Fail 13 Aug 2013 65,758 miles

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

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

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

Check tracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Steering pulling to left

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,307 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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BN51 RLU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN51 RLU, 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 BN51 RLU registered?

BN51 RLU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is BN51 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 RLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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