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FN51 CWL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 CWL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 92,246 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,815 miles

all pedals close together but not touching

coolant pipes under vehicle slight coolant leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all pedals close together but not touching

coolant pipes under vehicle slight coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,046 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,042 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,506 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,312 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 45,425 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,799 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 16 Oct 2006 37,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 28,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 28,355 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FN51 CWL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN51 CWL, 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 FN51 CWL registered?

FN51 CWL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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