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EX51 OSO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,223 mi
Last recorded55,223 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OSO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,223 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs rusted worn inner edges

hand brake light on

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,385 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 39,385 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 33,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,855 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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EX51 OSO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX51 OSO, 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 EX51 OSO registered?

EX51 OSO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is EX51 OSO safe to buy?

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