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EF51 FWT

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,373 mi
Last recorded58,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,373 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

steering slightly light

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,338 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 52,338 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,941 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,275 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r track arm play in bush in rearsub frame

suspension low at front

Fail 28 Nov 2007 20,901 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/r track arm play in bush in rearsub frame

suspension low at front

Pass 25 Nov 2006 19,717 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 19,717 miles

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

Front Brake Pads 50% worn

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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EF51 FWT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF51 FWT, 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 EF51 FWT registered?

EF51 FWT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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