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HX51 OVZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,922 miles

suspension ride height very low

Fail 1 Jun 2021 80,922 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension ride height very low

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,184 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 79,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,499 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and exhaust system becoming deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

slight lift in rear hub top joints

Fail 24 May 2016 71,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop front and rear suspension low (2.4.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust becoming deteriorated

slight lift in rear hub top joints

Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,406 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 69,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 65,769 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 65,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,528 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

n/s rear brake disc corroded inner face

o/s front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,429 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,516 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,912 miles

hydrolastic suspension sitting slightly low. but still has suspension movement

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,675 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,667 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,577 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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HX51 OVZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HX51 OVZ, 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 HX51 OVZ registered?

HX51 OVZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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