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DG51 GOU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GOU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,586 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,817 miles

engine mangament light on

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mangament light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,995 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 65,995 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,504 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,832 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,831 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s and o/s front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,211 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 51,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,572 miles

Rear 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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DG51 GOU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG51 GOU, 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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DG51 GOU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is DG51 GOU safe to buy?

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