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BJ51 ZWW

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 96,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 95,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 93,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2020 93,337 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 91,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 90,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2016 88,928 miles

Offside Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 86,996 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 84,965 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,718 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 83,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 81,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,046 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 75,298 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front disc slightly worn.

slight corrosion to both front chassis legs.

slight play from n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,424 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 1,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 68,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to extreme limits on edges.

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn to extreme limits on edges.

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,143 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,143 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,723 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 ZWW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

BJ51 ZWW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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