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EF51 XGE

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,741 mi
Last recorded100,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 XGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,741 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 98,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2014 98,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 91,945 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 91,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 86,400 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)

tracking appears out

Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

tracking appears out

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,094 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 40,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 40,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front discs and pads wearing

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 XGE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

EF51 XGE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is EF51 XGE safe to buy?

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