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DG51 NEU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,791 mi
Last recorded7,791 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 7,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 7,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,786 miles

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2013 7,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 7,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,786 miles

advise front and rear suspention slight corrosion

pass and advise front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 7,786 miles

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

advise front and rear suspention slight corrosion

pass and advise front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,779 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 7,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,765 miles

pass and advise front discs and rear discs have surface corrosion allso nearsde rear tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 7,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 NEU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 NEU registered?

DG51 NEU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is DG51 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 NEU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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