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GV51 FNG

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,013 mi
Last recorded71,013 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FNG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,013 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,031 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,523 miles

exhaust flexi section has slight blow

o/s/r track control arm inner eye bush/joint has fair amount of play marked in yellow (Advise attention)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,181 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads getting low and brake dises quite worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,806 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,019 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,909 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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GV51 FNG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GV51 FNG, 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 GV51 FNG registered?

GV51 FNG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is GV51 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 FNG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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