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AJ51 NDF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NDF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 103,012 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 102,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant pipes leaking

offside fronfbumper damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 85,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,429 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,703 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AJ51 NDF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ51 NDF, 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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AJ51 NDF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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