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FG51 EGY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,842 mi
Last recorded63,842 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EGY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 63,838 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 63,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 57,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,809 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 53,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 52,524 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 52,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,475 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 45,475 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,602 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battrey insecure

near and offside front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 38,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battrey insecure

near and offside front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,247 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 29,247 miles

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

chips in windscreen on o/s.

n/s rear tyre worne close to legal limit and may soon require attention.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge,close to legal limit and may soon require attention.

slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,374 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen chipped on o/s

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,615 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 23,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen on o/s out of zone A

o/s front brake disc wearing on inner face

Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,454 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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FG51 EGY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 FG51 EGY, 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 FG51 EGY registered?

FG51 EGY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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