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BF51 VZW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,108 mi
Last recorded74,108 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VZW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,108 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 67,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,604 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,223 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,905 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,150 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 35,150 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VZW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF51 VZW, 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 BF51 VZW registered?

BF51 VZW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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