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EA51 THF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 THF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,805 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,701 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,487 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,273 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,812 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 54,809 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EA51 THF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA51 THF, 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 EA51 THF registered?

EA51 THF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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