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EY51 MVP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,974 mi
Last recorded57,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 57,957 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,507 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE PERISHING TO INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS...

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,118 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 43,222 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,459 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 40,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,662 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,665 miles

All tyres have slight inner edge ware

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Near side front outer tyre wall chiped slightly

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear brake disc outer face slightly scored

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in off side front track rod end

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 (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,665 miles

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

All tyres have slight inner edge ware

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Near side front outer tyre wall chiped slightly

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear brake disc outer face slightly scored

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in off side front track rod end

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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 23,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,037 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 20,026 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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 MVP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY51 MVP, 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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EY51 MVP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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