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VN51 XRY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,254 mi
Last recorded84,254 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XRY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 84,254 miles

Offside Front Lower SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Fail 31 May 2018 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Offside Front Lower SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2017 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear calipar sticking slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BAD CRACKS IN TREAD PATTERN

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE POOR

Offside Rear TYRE AS BAD CRACKS IN TREAD

Fail 20 May 2016 83,117 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BAD CRACKS IN TREAD PATTERN

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE POOR

Offside Rear TYRE AS BAD CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 18 May 2015 82,293 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front and offside rear calipars sticking in very slightly

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2014 81,254 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 May 2014 81,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 79,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,844 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,844 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 73,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,593 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 71,593 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,039 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 18 Jan 2008 46,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,594 miles

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

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

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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VN51 XRY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN51 XRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 XRY registered?

VN51 XRY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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