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HG51 GVD

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,557 mi
Last recorded58,557 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GVD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,557 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 58,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill & inner wheel arch slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 57,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill & inner wheel arch slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 57,075 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 57,075 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,858 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & perished (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,854 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,854 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,961 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,308 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear thin

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to wear thin

rattle from exhaust system cat convertor area

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,172 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 36,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,063 miles

front tyres(o/s & n/s)wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,071 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 20,071 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,380 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 15,380 miles

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

both wipers split and worn

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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HG51 GVD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG51 GVD, 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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HG51 GVD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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