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BF51 ZGB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,017 mi
Last recorded83,017 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,011 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 75,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine light on (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,376 miles

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,789 miles

front and rear suspension to low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension to low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,458 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,458 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,664 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,771 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2009 52,466 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2009 52,466 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 May 2008 47,091 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 47,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,906 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 41,906 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 ZGB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue 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 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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