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FL51 KNU

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,813 mi
Last recorded80,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 KNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,369 miles

exhaust silencer box outer shell corroded

vehicle emissions just within specified limits

Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,368 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust silencer box outer shell corroded

vehicle emissions just within specified limits

Pass 13 May 2013 75,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 75,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,527 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,711 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 59,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,738 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 48,711 miles

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

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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FL51 KNU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL51 KNU, 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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FL51 KNU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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