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BF51 XLE

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 89,418 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 May 2014 89,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2012 89,074 miles

rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,794 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 54,794 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,220 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,041 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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BF51 XLE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF51 XLE, 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 BF51 XLE registered?

BF51 XLE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BF51 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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