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EF51 VNY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VNY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,444 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,846 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,729 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 53,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,135 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 42,135 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,666 miles

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

front and rear tracking

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,590 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 28 Apr 2006 32,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 VNY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

EF51 VNY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is EF51 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VNY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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