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CN51 XMG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,285 mi
Last recorded76,285 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2018 76,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LOMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2018 76,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LOMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 68,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,734 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy coupling (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,878 miles

both front and rear sub frames corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf anti roll bar mount bush worn

rear brake discs heavliy corroded

slight play in osf wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

underbody and sills corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 50,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front and rear sub frames corroded

corrosion to front and rear suspension

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf anti roll bar mount bush worn

rear brake discs heavliy corroded

slight play in osf wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre flat!

Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre flat!

Fail 9 Nov 2013 45,466 miles

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

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

Hand brake warning light illuminated!

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre needs air!

osr brake binding!

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,937 miles

metal coolant pipes underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 32,932 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal coolant pipes underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,519 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,001 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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CN51 XMG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN51 XMG, 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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CN51 XMG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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