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GV51 XKO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,863 mi
Last recorded75,863 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 XKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,863 miles

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST SYSTEM WRAPPED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 72,036 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 71,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2018 71,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 71,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,072 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,617 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 50,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,834 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,470 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 35,135 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 XKO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GV51 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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