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FD51 CRV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 CRV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

o/s rear sill repaired

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,218 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))

engine noisy

exhaust system is deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot split and throwing grease

Offside Rear brake disc has hot spots and in poor condition

Oil leak ()

cooling fan noisy

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

radiator in seriously poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2017 61,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot split and throwing grease

Offside Rear brake disc has hot spots and in poor condition

Oil leak ()

cooling fan noisy

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

radiator in seriously poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2017 60,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,719 miles

Anti-slip provision on clutch pedal has worn smooth

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt started to split (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Washer jet aiming too high

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-slip provision on clutch pedal has worn smooth

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt started to split (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Washer jet aiming too high

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,305 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,202 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,317 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arms heavy rust

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe is getting rusty

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 4 Dec 2008 40,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arms heavy rust

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust manifold stud loose

front subframe is getting rusty

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

suspension is getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,182 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,554 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 CRV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD51 CRV, 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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FD51 CRV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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