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BJ51 ZKV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,447 mi
Last recorded59,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZKV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,731 miles

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

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Steering notchy

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs are poor - heavily corroded

front tyres have severely stepped tread !!

o/s headlamp slightly deteriorated/faded which is slightly affecting beam image

service and park brake performances just over minimum requirement

steering system slightly notchy

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010
Fail 6 Mar 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,213 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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 ZKV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKV, 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 BJ51 ZKV registered?

BJ51 ZKV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 ZKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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