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FY51 HNV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,801 mi
Last recorded45,801 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer washer jet leaking

Offside Front Outer washer jet leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2016 36,809 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer washer jet leaking

Offside Front Outer washer jet leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,567 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,945 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,705 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,134 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 HNV 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 85%.

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 FY51 HNV, 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 HNV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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