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MT51 HVR

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,757 mi
Last recorded65,757 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 HVR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,783 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subrame mounting broken (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,029 miles

Offside Front tyre worn oninner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2017 63,029 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded up to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded upto rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,059 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,112 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,718 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 41,024 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 41,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,562 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 32,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HVR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVR, 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 MT51 HVR registered?

MT51 HVR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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