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FY51 HNT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 HNT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 86,291 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,846 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,251 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,541 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,589 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,589 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,906 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 57,906 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 51,656 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,881 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 46,881 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,226 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 42,226 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,735 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 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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