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HX51 OWA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,343 mi
Last recorded65,343 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OWA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,343 miles

alternator belt spliting

exhaust flanges rusty

front discs rusty

front subframe rusty

n/s/r suspension bush slight movement

rear subframe mounting bushes perished

rear subframe rusty

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r suspension bush slight movement

alternator belt spliting

exhaust flanges rusty

front discs rusty

front subframe rusty

rear subframe mounting bushes perished

rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,200 miles

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

osf tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,709 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)

rear tyres very close to legal limit and required very soon. front and rear discs corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,165 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,159 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 39,659 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 OWA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HX51 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

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

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