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GU51 XTA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

39,859 mi
Last recorded39,859 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 39,859 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,462 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,330 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,932 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 32,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,525 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,039 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 27,687 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,552 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,425 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 23,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 17,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 17,404 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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GU51 XTA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU51 XTA, 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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What year was GU51 XTA registered?

GU51 XTA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is GU51 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XTA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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