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BK51 JVY

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JVY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 64,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 63,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 63,044 miles

Offside Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,875 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,875 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,903 miles

Steering system excessively tight steering to right (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,196 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 57,121 miles

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,815 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,636 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,246 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2007 30,306 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 26,235 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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BK51 JVY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK51 JVY, 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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BK51 JVY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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