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BJ51 LDO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LDO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,585 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 86,473 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 78,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,984 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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BJ51 LDO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ51 LDO, 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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What year was BJ51 LDO registered?

BJ51 LDO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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