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KT51 BNK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,037 mi
Last recorded81,037 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak Coming from front to rear going from radiator ()

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper becoming worn

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 81,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak Coming from front to rear going from radiator ()

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper becoming worn

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,981 miles

Both front brakes has slight bind at wheel but no fault found at roller brake tester

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Coming from front to rear pipes going from radiator ()

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,981 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Parking brake switch at fault on leaver (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Both front brakes has slight bind at wheel but no fault found at roller brake tester

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Coming from front to rear pipes going from radiator ()

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,498 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak (front to back pipes).

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,100 miles

Advise front and rear subframes rusty.

Advise o/s/r inner tyre wall repair.

Advise slight bind on n/s/r brake.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,108 miles

Advise slight noise on n/s/f wheel bearing.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,655 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,584 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,049 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,265 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 48,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,380 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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KT51 BNK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KT51 BNK, 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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KT51 BNK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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