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DE51 VRD

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,640 mi
Last recorded70,640 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VRD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,187 miles

Surface corrosion from front to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,429 miles

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,146 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,282 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,126 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,162 miles

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

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,847 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise front brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2008 31,103 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,904 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,333 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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DE51 VRD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE51 VRD, 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 DE51 VRD registered?

DE51 VRD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DE51 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 VRD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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