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RX51 KBO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KBO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,524 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls splitting, cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls splitting, cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 88,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 76,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 70,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 65,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,318 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 55,213 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 55,168 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 45,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 35,211 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 35,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 May 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,953 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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RX51 KBO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX51 KBO, 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 RX51 KBO registered?

RX51 KBO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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