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ML51 RKY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,052 mi
Last recorded67,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RKY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,052 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,052 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,635 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 59,625 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 59,549 miles

Front Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyre wearing inner edges just passed

Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,921 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,389 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 39,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 34,562 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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ML51 RKY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML51 RKY, 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 ML51 RKY registered?

ML51 RKY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is ML51 RKY safe to buy?

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