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VA51 AUY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,568 mi
Last recorded44,568 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,568 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency (19%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Pass 26 Aug 2019 41,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside Zone B has stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on the inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre shows slight deterioration to the outer sidewall but it doesn't reach the structural cords

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower surface (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on the inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,278 miles

both front brake discs have corroded inner surfaces but perform as required

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,556 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)

engine cover doesn't allow a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

trimming in boot limits the inspection of some parts

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,781 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 20,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,541 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,508 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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VA51 AUY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VA51 AUY, 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 VA51 AUY registered?

VA51 AUY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is VA51 AUY safe to buy?

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