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BN51 XRR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,924 mi
Last recorded62,924 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 62,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 62,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,549 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush all four shocks lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

brake pipes greased

nail in osf tyre

oil leak

rear brake disc condition

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,389 miles

Engine oil leak RFI

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,505 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,514 miles

Engine noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 50,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

noise from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,950 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,839 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 XRR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XRR, 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 BN51 XRR registered?

BN51 XRR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is BN51 XRR safe to buy?

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