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FX51 TVB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,789 mi
Last recorded43,789 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 TVB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,789 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2022 43,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,181 miles

Tyres. O/s front16yrs old. N/s front18yrs old.O/sRear11yrs old. N/srear16yrs old. Should be changed on age alone.

Fail 15 Apr 2021 43,181 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under-side mechanical parts corroded due to standing.

Oil Filter corroded and about to burst.

Tyres. O/s front16yrs old. N/s front18yrs old.O/sRear11yrs old. N/srear16yrs old. Should be changed on age alone.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,752 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 42,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,214 miles

both front tyres very close to limit

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 37,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 31,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,840 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside nearside front tyres scrubbing inner tread

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,456 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 14,382 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FX51 TVB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 TVB, 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 FX51 TVB registered?

FX51 TVB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FX51 TVB safe to buy?

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