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EF51 FXC

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,276 mi
Last recorded62,276 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,276 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,275 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,986 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 53,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,028 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2008 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,019 miles

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 FXC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF51 FXC, 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 EF51 FXC registered?

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

Is EF51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 FXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF51 FXC have outstanding finance?

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