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NL51 XYZ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,167 mi
Last recorded66,167 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XYZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 66,167 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished / cracked 1955015 & 2055015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust smoky

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,827 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,401 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,208 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,855 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,172 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,547 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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NL51 XYZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NL51 XYZ, 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 NL51 XYZ registered?

NL51 XYZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is NL51 XYZ safe to buy?

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