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MG51 FEE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,683 mi
Last recorded52,683 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 FEE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 52,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,635 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,758 miles

ADVISE O/S/F +O/S/R TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,089 miles

ADVISE CUT IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED + FRONT PIPE FLEXI WORN + CORRODED

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE UNDERBODY SCHULTZ FRONT TO REAR TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER CORROSION

Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

ADVISE CUT IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED + FRONT PIPE FLEXI WORN + CORRODED

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

ADVISE UNDERBODY SCHULTZ FRONT TO REAR TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER CORROSION

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box outer corroded front pip outer brade damaged

n*s*r* o*s*r* brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,338 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box outer corroded front pip outer brade damaged

n*s*r* o*s*r* brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,907 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,640 miles

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

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 FEE 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 73.7%.

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 FEE, 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 FEE registered?

MG51 FEE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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