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BK51 JWJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 JWJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,944 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 60,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,332 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 52,155 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,791 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,217 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,434 miles

Front wipers started to deteriorate

Nearside and offside front tyres worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,434 miles

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

Front wipers started to deteriorate

Nearside and offside front tyres worn down to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,973 miles

both rear tyres cracking in between treads

near side front tyre 3/1.6 mm

off side front tyre 4/1.6 mm

off side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,723 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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BK51 JWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK51 JWJ, 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 BK51 JWJ registered?

BK51 JWJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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