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MK51 MGF

2001 Rover Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,566 mi
Last recorded77,566 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mgf59,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 MGF
MakeRover
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2023 77,566 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front rear bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 67,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 67,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,728 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,726 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 44,980 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 44,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,772 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,056 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mgf?

Based on 3,427 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
2,252
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 229
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 185
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 168
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
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MK51 MGF is a 2001 Rover Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 229 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK51 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Mgf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK51 MGF registered?

MK51 MGF is a 2001 Rover Mgf, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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