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BF51 WAA

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,920 mi
Last recorded51,920 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WAA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,920 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 51,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 51,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fray (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 51,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,428 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,096 miles

Offside seat belt starting to wear on edge.

Very slight play in offside front hub.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 50,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,921 miles

brake discs worn

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 39,722 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

All brake discs rusty.

Front suspension is low,Advise getting it regassed.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside seat belt just starting to fray on the edge.

Vehicle has been standing for some considerable time and all the underneath including suspension components and joints are all very rusty.

Very slight play in steering rack.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 32,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 32,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

parking brake only 1% above minimum required performance

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 WAA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WAA, 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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BF51 WAA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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