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VO51 OLU

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,164 mi
Last recorded59,164 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 OLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,164 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,017 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 56,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.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 22 Sep 2009 47,162 miles

rear disc inner surface corroding, rear indicator bulbs discolouring

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,929 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 46,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,110 miles

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

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

washer jets leaking under bonnet

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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VO51 OLU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO51 OLU, 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 VO51 OLU registered?

VO51 OLU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is VO51 OLU safe to buy?

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