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RK51 VUY

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,444 mi
Last recorded57,444 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,960 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

coolant leak, Metal pipe running along underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,160 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres perishing badly

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,152 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres perishing badly

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,019 miles

Both front shock absorber deteriorating / damp

Both rear shock absorbers deteriorating / damp

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,881 miles

N/s/f indicator lens damaged

N/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,007 miles

N/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,728 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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RK51 VUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK51 VUY, 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 RK51 VUY registered?

RK51 VUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is RK51 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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