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BO51 BHP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,957 mi
Last recorded68,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 BHP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,957 miles

Exhaust back box band broken

Pass 3 May 2012 68,755 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery insecure

front suspension overall low

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2012 68,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

front suspension overall low

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wiper split but still clears the windscreen affectively

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

Fail 5 May 2011 68,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wiper split but still clears the windscreen affectively

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

Pass 26 May 2010 68,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,670 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 BHP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHP, 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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BO51 BHP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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