MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear & fixings (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills
slight corrosion on offside front & offside & nearside rear wheel arches
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
slight corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills
slight corrosion on offside front & offside & nearside rear wheel arches
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
corrosion on front & rear subframes & fixings - not to excess
high mount stop lamp disconnected
power steering has slight bias to left
slight corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills & wheel arches
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
corrosion on front & rear subframes & fixings - not to excess
high mount stop lamp disconnected
power steering has slight bias to left
slight corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills & wheel arches
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion ( not to excess )on front & rear subframes & fixings
corrosion on rear wheel arches
high mount stop lamp disconnected
offside front tyre inner tread band worn to no tread
slight corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills
suspension low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion ( not to excess )on front & rear subframes & fixings
high mount stop lamp disconnected
offside front tyre inner tread band worn to no tread
slight corrosion on offside & nearside outer sills
suspension low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
high mount stop lamp disconnected
offside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm
surface corrosion on front & rear subframes & components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
high mount stop lamp disconnected
offside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm
surface corrosion on front & rear subframes & components
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 HNT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 HNT, 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 HNT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 October 2001.
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