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SD51 EYR

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 EYR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,570 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 89,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill ,with in 30cm of mounting of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,308 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,499 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 87,014 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Parking brake just met the required readings

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,010 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Also wipers not checked (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre under-inflated

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

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior - PRS (8.1.1)

Radiator repaired with fibreglass

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 86,988 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmisions not tested (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt not tight/unable to fully test components related (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened have been badly dressed using angle grinder (3.5.1n)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,361 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 80,361 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,745 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,198 miles

engine sounds lumpy ? advise new plugs ;

Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,197 miles

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

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

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

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

engine sounds lumpy ? advise new plugs ;

Fail 3 Nov 2010 68,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,608 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 5 Mar 2009 59,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,418 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,050 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 55,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine leaking oil from area around Head gasket

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 33,863 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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SD51 EYR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SD51 EYR, 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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SD51 EYR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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