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BO51 JJZ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 JJZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,470 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 77,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 72,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

catalytic convertor broke up but still operating suffiently

engine oil overfilled

temperature gauge inoperative

Fail 10 May 2012 72,730 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

catalytic convertor broke up but still operating suffiently

engine oil overfilled

temperature gauge inoperative

Fail 5 May 2011 66,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blade rubbers split but still clear screen effectively

Pass 5 May 2011 66,475 miles

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

wiper blade rubbers split but still clear screen effectively

Pass 29 May 2010 62,669 miles

Coolant leak from steel coolant hoses running the length of the car front to back underneath

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wiper blade split on outer edge

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

Fail 28 May 2010 62,669 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak from steel coolant hoses running the length of the car front to back underneath

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wiper blade split on outer edge

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

Pass 20 May 2009 58,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 46,714 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,184 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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BO51 JJZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BO51 JJZ, 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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BO51 JJZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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