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GF51 KNT

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,159 mi
Last recorded75,159 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KNT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,159 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,835 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,924 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,860 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 67,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,050 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,150 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,468 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,443 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,622 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,938 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 30,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 16,223 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 16,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

1. both rear tyres 3mm

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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GF51 KNT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF51 KNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 KNT registered?

GF51 KNT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GF51 KNT safe to buy?

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