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BF51 WBK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,511 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rears brakes pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both side rear inner sills by jacking point surface corossion

Fail 21 Sep 2017 35,511 miles

Oil leak ()

both side rear inner sills by jacking point surface corossion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rears brakes pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,860 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 19,858 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,853 miles

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 WBK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 WBK registered?

BF51 WBK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BF51 WBK safe to buy?

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