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BU51 OBH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,346 mi
Last recorded101,346 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OBH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 101,346 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 101,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,937 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 96,937 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,039 miles

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

Offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 94,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,499 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 84,452 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,363 miles

(1)Engine light on.(2)Rear exhaust slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,354 miles

Engine management warning light on , indicating a fault.

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,252 miles

1.Engine light on. 2.Raditor fins poor condition. 3.Both front shock absorber bushes slight wear.

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1.Engine light on. 2.Raditor fins poor condition. 3.Both front shock absorber bushes slight wear.

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,369 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,054 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,397 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,625 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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BU51 OBH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU51 OBH, 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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BU51 OBH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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