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KW51 ADO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,969 mi
Last recorded44,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 ADO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front + rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 44,969 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front + rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears near brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays

Fail 29 Aug 2015 42,551 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears near brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,979 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,483 miles

offside outer sill damaged

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

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

exhaust joints deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,482 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust joints deteriorated

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,662 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 23,662 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,876 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,132 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 12,411 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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KW51 ADO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW51 ADO, 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 KW51 ADO registered?

KW51 ADO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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