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SM51 HVY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HVY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,434 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,304 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,976 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,628 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2011 41,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 35,872 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 31,542 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 31,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 25,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,251 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,060 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 18,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

nearside front upper ball joint gaiter is leaking lubricant.

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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SM51 HVY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM51 HVY, 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 SM51 HVY registered?

SM51 HVY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SM51 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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