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BF51 WFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,083 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

rear off side barake disc corroded on inside face

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,279 miles

Coolant leak

Front discs slightly worn

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

Oil leak

Rear discs badly pitted on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,908 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 61,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,835 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 37,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,609 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 WFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

BF51 WFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is BF51 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WFJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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