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SG51 KXO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 KXO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 71,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,082 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 69,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,254 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2012 68,254 miles

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)

Coolant leak

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,919 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded at inner faces

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,040 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,030 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,521 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,364 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 36,032 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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SG51 KXO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG51 KXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG51 KXO?

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What year was SG51 KXO registered?

SG51 KXO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SG51 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 KXO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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