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RV51 VRZ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VRZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,959 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly feathered on inside edge

front dics slightly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,959 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre slightly feathered on inside edge

front dics slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,505 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insercure

n/s/r light lense deteriorated

noise from o/s/f brake

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,505 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insercure

n/s/r light lense deteriorated

noise from o/s/f brake

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,518 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 40,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,537 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm and bald inside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,484 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 2mm and bald inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,353 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,608 miles

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

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

advise changing both front tyres today

Pass 9 Oct 2006 157,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2006

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

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

Oil 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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RV51 VRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RV51 VRZ, 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 RV51 VRZ registered?

RV51 VRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RV51 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VRZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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