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CX51 RSY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 RSY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,858 miles

back box tips corroded off

e.m.l on

front shockers damp

front subframe badly corroding

oil leaks

sills corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

back box tips corroded off

e.m.l on

front shockers damp

front subframe badly corroding

oil leaks

sills corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2016 75,852 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

back box tips corroded off

e.m.l on

front shocks damp

front subframe badly corroding

oil leaks

rear discs corroding

sills corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,225 miles

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

exhaust tips missing

front shockers damps

handbrake high

o/s side repeater insecure boarderline

play in o/s lower ball joint boarderline

sills corroding

water leaks in through speaker grills

Fail 13 Mar 2015 75,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

exhaust tips missing

front shockers damps

handbrake high

o/s side repeater insecure boarderline

play in o/s lower ball joint boarderline

sills corroding

water leaks in through speaker grills

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,202 miles

aims on lower limit

all discs corroding

brake fluid resivoir poss weeping

exhaust tips missing

n/s/f shocker weeping

o/s washer partialy blocked and washers slightly weak

o/s/f shocker weeping

play in n/s/r front wishbone middle bush

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2014 74,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

aims on lower limit

all discs corroding

brake fluid resivoir poss weeping

exhaust tips missing

n/s/f shocker weeping

o/s washer partialy blocked and washers slightly weak

o/s/f shocker weeping

play in n/s/r front wishbone middle bush

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,722 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,666 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,897 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear exhaust trims missing

advise handbrake lever travel

advise ride height mite need pumpin up

advise slight play in both rear arm bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,811 miles

Oil leak

advise(exhaust tail trims missin)

advise(hand brake warning light light flickers)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,285 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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CX51 RSY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX51 RSY, 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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What year was CX51 RSY registered?

CX51 RSY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 RSY safe to buy?

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