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FY51 EFV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,170 mi
Last recorded79,170 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 EFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all discs scored

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,075 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s outer sill going weak

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear

surface corrosion on front brake discs and worn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,067 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes greased

n/s outer sill going weak

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear

surface corrosion on front brake discs and worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,348 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,298 miles

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

both rear tyre tread depth 3mm.

both side rear indecators pail.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,294 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear indicators pale

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 5 Sep 2009 70,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

high level brake light inop

rear exhaust corroded

rear indicators pale

rear tyres 3mm

washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,401 miles

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

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

pull on steering to n/s

suspension height low

Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

pull on steering to n/s

suspension height low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,457 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 53,456 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyrewear on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,571 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,596 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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FY51 EFV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY51 EFV, 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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FY51 EFV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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