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EY51 DWP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,635 mi
Last recorded55,635 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 DWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,635 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframes + rear inner arch bottoms/sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,482 miles

Front and Rear number plates show grey strokes in letters and number to 3D effect look

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting (1.1.11 (c))

general rusting to front and rear hub and suspension and front sub frame and under side components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,287 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,058 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 54,057 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,519 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,651 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 46,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,890 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,273 miles

Nearside and offside rear suspension has slight play/movement in top ball joints.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,740 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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EY51 DWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY51 DWP, 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 EY51 DWP registered?

EY51 DWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 DWP safe to buy?

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