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RN51 DVO

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 DVO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 61,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2018 61,004 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,450 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40ZR16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 24,557 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 22,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2012 22,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,552 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,231 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 16,930 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2007 14,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,474 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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RN51 DVO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RN51 DVO, 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 RN51 DVO registered?

RN51 DVO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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