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BP51 TBV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,348 mi
Last recorded46,348 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,407 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,430 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads low

front shock absorbers leaking

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

oil leaks on engine

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pads not checked poss low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear indicators starting to show white light

steering moves to nearside when moveing forwards

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,324 miles

brake pads not checked poss low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear indicators starting to show white light

steering moves to nearside when moveing forwards

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,905 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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BP51 TBV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP51 TBV, 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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BP51 TBV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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