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MG51 DCG

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,583 mi
Last recorded47,583 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 DCG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,251 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 39,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 33,512 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 33,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,409 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,514 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 25,072 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 23,486 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 23,486 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 20,486 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 20,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 10,945 miles

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

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

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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MG51 DCG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MG51 DCG, 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 MG51 DCG registered?

MG51 DCG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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