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DG51 NDO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,282 mi
Last recorded46,282 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NDO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 46,282 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 46,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 45,154 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

underside wax oiled

Fail 4 Apr 2023 45,154 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

underside wax oiled

Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 42,111 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,267 miles

Front brake disks corroded around edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle only just met required brake efficiency

Fail 18 Aug 2017 41,255 miles

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

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement vehicle sitting on its bump stops (2.4.D.5)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded in 2 places, as chalked out. 1 minor, 1 major (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn/corroded

Both inner sills at rear corroded

Both rear brake discs worn/corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,732 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 40,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly perished, large split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre perished

Unable to carry out brake test

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,339 miles

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

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

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Front subframe corroded

Offside handbrake performance could be better

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,898 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,797 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,447 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,261 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 33,526 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,526 miles

front reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,773 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

N/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,946 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,093 miles

offside rear tyre has a deep split and possibly a small bulge starting to form on the inner side wall.

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 NDO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDO, 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 NDO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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