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FD51 AFY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,690 mi
Last recorded90,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 AFY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,440 miles

Both front brake hose metal sections corroded.

Exhaust weak.

N/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge & N/S/R almost worn to wear indicators.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs becoming worn.

O/S/R brake disc inner face corroded, just acceptable.

Rear brake pads worn low,O/S/R only just acceptable.

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,503 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lip of rust on inside of rear discs

Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,503 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lip of rust on inside of rear discs

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,674 miles

O/S/F tyre uneven tread

Fail 18 Jul 2008 73,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F tyre uneven tread

Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 66,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,119 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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FD51 AFY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FD51 AFY, 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 FD51 AFY registered?

FD51 AFY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is FD51 AFY safe to buy?

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