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BG51 ZWJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,873 mi
Last recorded74,873 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZWJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,420 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)

steering pulls very badley to the left when jacked up and driving

the car is very low and the underside has been scrapped in several places

Fail 16 Jun 2012 72,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

steering pulls very badley to the left when jacked up and driving

the car is very low and the underside has been scrapped in several places

Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,265 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pulls to the left

Pass 26 Jun 2010 64,279 miles

Centre brake light inop

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,517 miles

centre stop light n/w

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,242 miles

centre stop lamp works intermitantly

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,923 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb slight faded,n/s/f wiper blade split at ends,rear boot centre lamp not operating ,n/s/f tyre worn inner edge ok for mot,rear centre silencer strap broken

Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,194 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BG51 ZWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG51 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 BG51 ZWJ registered?

BG51 ZWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 ZWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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