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TR51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,289 mi
Last recorded38,289 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 38,289 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,930 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,390 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 33,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,545 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,530 miles

Nearside screen washer not working

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,402 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 29,011 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 28,900 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front anti roll bar mountings slight damage

front screen marked slight

high level brake light has a bulb inoperative

off side rear tyre pressure down on arrival

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 28,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

drive belt cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,481 miles

drive belt cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,043 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brake imballance 18%

two bulbs out on high level brake light

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,042 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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TR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TR51 MGF, 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 TR51 MGF registered?

TR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is TR51 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR51 MGF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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