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BF51 ZCV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZCV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 104,402 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 104,402 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,039 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover slight deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover slight deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 100,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,494 miles

Both front suspension lower arms corroded but not yet excessive

Both rear tie rod arm bushes at hubs slightly deteriorated

Corrosion both outer sills but not yet excessive

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion on underside and subframes where waxoyl/underseal thin

Thorn/wood in n/s/f tyre at edge of tread

Under side and brake pipes coated with waxoyl/underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2016 98,480 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to vehicle becoming too hot . suspect cooling fan not working (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front suspension lower arms corroded but not yet excessive

Both rear tie rod arm bushes at hubs slightly deteriorated

Corrosion both outer sills but not yet excessive

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Passengers washer jet partly blocked but still providing sufficient amount to screen

Slight corrosion on underside and subframes where waxoyl/underseal thin

Under side and brake pipes coated with waxoyl/underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

whole underside of vehicle including brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

whole underside of vehicle including brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 16 Aug 2014 96,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both dips on max marks

corrosion starting both outersills but not yet to excess

corrosion starting on both front wishbones

front and rear pads at about 5mm and all discs liped

o/s/r outer tierod joint very slight play

possable ageing cat as only just passed emissions after a very long warmup

whole underside of vehicle smothered with wax oil including brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,520 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,842 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,837 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 90,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 90,683 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 90,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 90,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 89,293 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre bald on edges and close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,024 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 ZCV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZCV, 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 ZCV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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