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MW51 FYL

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 FYL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,959 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 70,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus o/side lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,958 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,901 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corrded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 65,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corrded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,149 miles

rear discs are heavily corroded but are cleaning up with use

Pass 5 May 2009 47,787 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,787 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,892 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,025 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 35,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to rear cooling pipes corroded/slight 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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MW51 FYL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 MW51 FYL, 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 MW51 FYL registered?

MW51 FYL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is MW51 FYL safe to buy?

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