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FD51 OPT

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OPT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Chassis brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,499 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

exhaust rusty and corroded

surface corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sill

Fail 7 Mar 2015 73,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty and corroded

surface corrosion to offside rear inner and outer sill

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,879 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,159 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,439 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,527 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,227 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 45,350 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,350 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2008 39,087 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,754 miles

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

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

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 OPT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OPT, 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 FD51 OPT registered?

FD51 OPT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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