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EA51 VJV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,607 mi
Last recorded60,607 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VJV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 60,607 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel sits slightly back

Coolant leak

o/s front to rear brake pipe covered in grease

steering centers to left

Fail 19 May 2014 60,607 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel sits slightly back

o/s front to rear brake pipe covered in grease

steering centers to left

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,170 miles

n/s/f wheel set back

Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,170 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f wheel set back

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,065 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 58,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,681 miles

Oil pipes corroded

Rear silencer band broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,833 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,817 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 37,815 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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EA51 VJV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA51 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA51 VJV registered?

EA51 VJV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EA51 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 VJV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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