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DX51 FYG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,053 mi
Last recorded48,053 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FYG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 48,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 42,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,993 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,609 miles

front brake discs corroded on edge but efficiency ok

Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,023 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wiper damage visible to n/s windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,086 miles

interior mirror not fitted but door mirrors ok front brake discs poor condition on inner edges

wiper scratch on windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2007 28,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

interior mirror not fitted front brake discs worn on inner edges

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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DX51 FYG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DX51 FYG, 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 DX51 FYG registered?

DX51 FYG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DX51 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 FYG have outstanding finance?

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