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HX51 OVT

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,637 mi
Last recorded87,637 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OVT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,637 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 87,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,096 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 77,096 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,644 miles

wet conditions

Fail 11 Feb 2013 70,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wet conditions

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,836 miles

h/brake warning light on

o/s headlight cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,736 miles

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

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

h/brake warning light on

o/s headlight cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,963 miles

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

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

front pads wearing down

offside handbrake slightly low reading

offside rear inner pad worn very thin

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

water leak from rear radiater hose

Fail 25 Nov 2010 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front pads wearing down

offside handbrake slightly low reading

offside rear inner pad worn very thin

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

water leak from rear radiater hose

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,094 miles

FRONT TO REAR WATER PIPES WEEPING

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,089 miles

front pads are wearing thin n/s/f brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 27,255 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 27,255 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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HX51 OVT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HX51 OVT, 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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HX51 OVT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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