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BN51 XSA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,543 mi
Last recorded33,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 XSA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 33,543 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm centre bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative needs fluid (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 31,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 30,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,144 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 27,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,753 miles

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,715 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 14,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN51 XSA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

BN51 XSA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BN51 XSA safe to buy?

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