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VK51 FXE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 FXE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,312 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 99,862 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise front and rear suspension low

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded and hole

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside outer sill corroded and hole

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 90,479 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill corroded and hole

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside outer sill corroded and hole

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished. 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished. 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill corroded an hole

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 7,814 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion genral (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface rust to sub-frames & attachments

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,201 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rust to subframes & fittings

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,817 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Suspension & sub-frames rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,817 miles

Suspension & sub-frames rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,125 miles

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

Twitch at steering wheel on start up

Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under side of car very rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under side of car very rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,737 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 63,737 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,697 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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VK51 FXE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK51 FXE, 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 VK51 FXE registered?

VK51 FXE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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