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2001 MG MGF
General Information
- Registration FG51PBY
- Manufacturer MG
- Model MGF
- Year 2001
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 25 Aug 2023
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,762 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Whole off underbody undersealed black.
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,892 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,358 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- General under body corrosion
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,733 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle has been undersealed restricting view of some components
- General under vehicle surface corrosion
5 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Aborted due to high Co level .63 (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle has been undersealed restricting inspection of some components
- General under body corrosion
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,683 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- steering does not centre from left hand down !
18 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- steering does not centre from left hand down !
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,278 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2018 5 Jun 20268 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,159 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2017 5 Jun 202622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,967 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,705 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015 5 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,869 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,382 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013 5 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,842 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,033 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,374 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,283 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,281 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 45,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 42,355 MI
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FG51PBY was registered on 2001-10-20
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