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BO51 BBV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,765 mi
Last recorded39,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 BBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,765 miles

battery insecure (resecured)

Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,982 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 38,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,987 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,226 miles

Front inner brake discs a little worn

Pass 28 May 2012 31,967 miles

Wear on front inner brake disc surfaces

Pass 16 May 2011 30,157 miles

front discs worn on inside

Pass 24 May 2010 28,027 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 25,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,186 miles

mist on all shocks

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 14,155 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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BO51 BBV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BO51 BBV, 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 BO51 BBV registered?

BO51 BBV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BO51 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO51 BBV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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