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GV51 GAX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GAX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,752 miles

coolent pipes rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2016 116,752 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

coolent pipes rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,968 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,679 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 104,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,888 miles

both rear tyres arte slightly out of shape on there inner edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,771 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SRS Lamp is on, ENG Lamp is on.

both rear tyres arte slightly out of shape on there inner edges.

steering fills odd.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

eml light on

Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

eml light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,237 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 35,237 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 31,843 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,057 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 GAX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV51 GAX, 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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GV51 GAX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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