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RY51 VVW

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel noisey when spun

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear parking brake just met requirements at 18% (min 16)

Rear wheels slight play

front and rear suspension corroded and subframes

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,913 miles

clicking noise from engine when revved

play in both front wishbone bushes

slight earth fault on o/s/r light unit

Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

clicking noise from engine when revved

play in both front wishbone bushes

slight earth fault on o/s/r light unit

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,865 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,517 miles

slght side movement in steering column

Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slght side movement in steering column

Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,255 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,255 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 11 Mar 2013 53,955 miles

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,955 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,540 miles

Both rear inner brake pads are worn close to the minimum requirement

Centre exhaust bracket missing, exhaust system not considered insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake discs are corroded/worn

Fail 16 Jul 2012 51,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear inner brake pads are worn close to the minimum requirement

Exhaust studs/nuts corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake discs are corroded/worn

Rear exhaust mounting broken, exhaust not considered insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,373 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,509 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,709 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,256 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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RY51 VVW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY51 VVW, 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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RY51 VVW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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