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HG51 UXB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UXB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 65,498 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,633 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,827 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake light on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,767 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake light on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake hose's slightly corroded.

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 2009 44,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,656 miles

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

handbrake warning light on

n/s washer jet not hitting screen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,175 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,294 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,245 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes have movement.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 26,366 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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HG51 UXB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXB, 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 HG51 UXB registered?

HG51 UXB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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