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HS51 XVR

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XVR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 99,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear end of outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroding on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on very inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,071 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper suspension ball joint worn.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 195/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper suspension ball joint worn.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 195/45x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,325 miles

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

Off side rear inner wing linner perished and ripped.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip covering is worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,719 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,278 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,299 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil on minimum

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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HS51 XVR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HS51 XVR, 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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HS51 XVR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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