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VK51 LKX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,403 mi
Last recorded101,403 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LKX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,399 miles

Horn not working wiring disconnected (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating shorts into other lamps (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating shorts into other lamps (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,442 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,332 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,472 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 80,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 74,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 70,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,317 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 66,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 May 2006 54,567 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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 LKX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 VK51 LKX, 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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VK51 LKX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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