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BJ51 ZKO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,476 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,623 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,351 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 45,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,918 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 41,914 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspension low

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,493 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 41,493 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,281 miles

nearside rear light lens has a small hole, all four tyres near limit, front wipers worn, front brake pads worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,378 miles

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

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 ZKO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ51 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

BJ51 ZKO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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