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HG51 TXZ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,783 mi
Last recorded69,783 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 TXZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 69,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine mangment light on in dasg

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,428 miles

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

o/s/f tyre spliting on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,251 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,194 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear inner c.v.gaiter leaking slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear inner c.v.gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,007 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,194 miles

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

f/r metal coolant pipes corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,194 miles

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

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

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

f/r metal coolant pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust strap rotted

Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

rear silencer strap rotted

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,308 miles

n/s/f tyre has been kerbed small cut to tread & side wall.

underside has slight damage on front subframe?

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 TXZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXZ, 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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What year was HG51 TXZ registered?

HG51 TXZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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