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HD51 RGU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,346 mi
Last recorded65,346 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 RGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,205 miles

front shocks absorbers misty

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r track rod end gaitor slightly damaged

surface corrosion to subframes

Fail 26 Sep 2019 65,205 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to subframes

front shocks absorbers misty

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/r track rod end gaitor slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,772 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear sidelight affected by another light.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 60,772 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear sidelight affected by another light.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,900 miles

Coolant leak front to rear pipe

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,867 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak front to rear pipe

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,740 miles

both wiper blades split

nearside sill damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,740 miles

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

both wiper blades split

nearside sill damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 35,578 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,578 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,231 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 33,231 miles

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

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

engine management light displayed

front tyres worn on inner edges -tracking suspect

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,226 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 21,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,448 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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HD51 RGU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HD51 RGU, 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 HD51 RGU registered?

HD51 RGU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is HD51 RGU safe to buy?

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