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BF51 ZWJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,370 mi
Last recorded67,370 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 67,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 66,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 61,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,075 miles

Rear silencer corroded

WIndscreen swept area not zone A smaller than 40 mm

Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,074 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)

Rear silencer corroded

WIndscreen swept area not zone A smaller than 40 mm

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm.

osr inner wing cover insecure.

powersteering loose on left turn tight on right turn.

running gear underneath vehicle starting to get corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,664 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,223 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 ZWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

BF51 ZWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is BF51 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZWJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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