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CW51 CCW

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,265 mi
Last recorded85,265 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 85,265 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 84,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on offside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 84,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside suspension slightly lower

Pass 2 May 2018 81,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 75,800 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

unable to test nearside front wheel bearings properly due to binding brake

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,940 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,283 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 16,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,653 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 15,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,460 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,268 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 13,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CW51 CCW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CW51 CCW, 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 CW51 CCW registered?

CW51 CCW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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