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BF51 ZZV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,017 mi
Last recorded59,017 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 56,824 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,999 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,153 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres wearing on inside front

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,784 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,011 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise washers just acceptable

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 ZZV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

BF51 ZZV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is BF51 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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