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BF51 WEO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,287 mi
Last recorded96,287 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WEO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 96,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,728 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

front and rear / suspension level low

Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

front and rear / suspension level low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 96,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,466 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,934 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,934 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,933 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,629 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,574 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,025 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,158 miles

brake bind evident on n/s/f and n/s/r

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 WEO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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