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DY51 MTO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,227 mi
Last recorded100,227 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MTO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,227 miles

under body sealed

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement debush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,693 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 72,693 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

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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DY51 MTO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY51 MTO, 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 DY51 MTO registered?

DY51 MTO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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