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DA51 RFY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

162,474 mi
Last recorded162,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 RFY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 162,474 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

1 tsil pipe is missing

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad coolant leak from front to rear metal pipes

battery insecure but not likely to move any where

outer sill corroding in places

rear discs in very poor condition

undeneath of vehicle rusty all over

Pass 20 May 2013 156,927 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 156,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 152,701 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

under body corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 152,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

under body corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 146,964 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 146,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 143,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 142,842 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 142,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 134,817 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear back box exhaust hanger mounting lose

Fail 13 Mar 2009 134,817 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

rear back box exhaust hanger mounting lose

Pass 1 Apr 2008 125,078 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 125,078 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2006 111,962 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 111,962 miles

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

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

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

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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DA51 RFY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 DA51 RFY, 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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DA51 RFY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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