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KD51 FZA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 FZA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 96,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,383 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,239 miles

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

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

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front & rear brake discs worn on inner faces

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

catalytic converter noisy

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,898 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn

Exhaust back box corroded and flexi worn

Steering pulling to the left would advise further inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,246 miles

Exhaust back box becoming corroded

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,246 miles

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

Exhaust back box becoming corroded

Exhaust flexi becoming worn

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,670 miles

CASR PULLING TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY NEEDS RE TRACKING

FAN BELT VERY WORN

M/S/REAR INNER PLASTIC COVER INSECURE AND RUBBING ON WHEEL

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

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 74,594 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

CASR PULLING TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY NEEDS RE TRACKING

FAN BELT VERY WORN

M/S/REAR INNER PLASTIC COVER INSECURE AND RUBBING ON WHEEL

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

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,314 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bulb out centre brake lamp

n/s/f indicator lens holed

n/s/r tyre bald inner tread

o/s/r inner wing fibre,panel adrift, rubbing on tyre

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 51,378 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,007 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,167 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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KD51 FZA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KD51 FZA, 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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KD51 FZA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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