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VX51 RSU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,809 mi
Last recorded60,809 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 RSU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,809 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Lower suspension radius arm slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension radius arm slightly corroded

Rear Handbrake only just meet required efficiency. An adjustment may be needed.

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,785 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Lower suspension radius arm slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension radius arm slightly corroded

Rear Handbrake only just meet required efficiency. An adjustment may be needed.

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,326 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,542 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 57,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wiper blade effectiveness.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,545 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,563 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,559 miles

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

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

suspension is low.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,645 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge of tread worn (minimum limit at time of test).

offside rear tyre tread close to minimum limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre rubbing under wing plastic covers, suspension low?

offside rear under wing cover touching tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2009 35,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyre rubbing under wing plastic covers, suspension low?

offside rear under wing cover touching tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,052 miles

front tyre wear suspension low or steering toeing out?

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 14 Jul 2008 34,038 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyre wear suspension low or steering toeing out?

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,222 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 32,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VX51 RSU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX51 RSU, 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 VX51 RSU registered?

VX51 RSU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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