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FG51 PAO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,591 mi
Last recorded130,591 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 130,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill and inner wheel arch ,n/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 124,581 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUB FRAME AND MOUNTINGS/ SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED SUSPENSION ARM SHOULD BE REPLACED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 124,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,901 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,810 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,406 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,089 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2014 89,089 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,092 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,323 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,591 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,105 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,823 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 72,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,065 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 PAO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG51 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

FG51 PAO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is FG51 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 PAO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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