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MT51 EAE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,464 mi
Last recorded62,464 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,464 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,489 miles

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,626 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,902 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking but no ply or cords exposed

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside front tyre tread cracking but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,453 miles

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

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

both rear brake siscs pitted

rear exhaust band snapped but not insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake siscs pitted

rear exhaust band snapped but not insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,962 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 49,962 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,784 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,784 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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MT51 EAE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT51 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT51 EAE registered?

MT51 EAE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is MT51 EAE safe to buy?

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