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KG51 FBZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FBZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,652 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of car has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,222 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,108 miles

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

suspension low advise inflation

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,269 miles

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

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

water pipes in tunnel corroded slight leak (main bipes to engine )

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,105 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,047 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 48,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,464 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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KG51 FBZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KG51 FBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 FBZ registered?

KG51 FBZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is KG51 FBZ safe to buy?

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