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SK51 FUY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,589 mi
Last recorded56,589 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,589 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi section (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,043 miles

battery insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,038 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,513 miles

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

vehicle has accident damage on outer sill, door, and rear wing o/s

Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

vehicle has accident damage on outer sill, door, and rear wing o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 25,188 miles

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

o/s front tyre inside edge worn

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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SK51 FUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK51 FUY, 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

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What year was SK51 FUY registered?

SK51 FUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SK51 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 FUY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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