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EJ51 GKD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,400 mi
Last recorded62,400 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GKD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 52,266 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: front 185/55/15 rear 205/55/15

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,298 miles

front brake pads appear very low and discs in very poor condition.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: front 185/55/15 V rear 205/50/15 W.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,298 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads appear very low and discs in very poor condition.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: front 185/55/15 V rear 205/50/15 W.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,201 miles

tread depths: both front no 6.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: Front 185/55/15 82V, Rear 205/50/15 89W XL

Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,201 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f indicator lens broken.

n/s/f wiper blade broken.

o/s/f wiper blade badly split.

o/s/r tyre on wear limit of 1.6mm.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 1.6mm.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 43,585 miles

tread depths: both front new, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: front: 185/55/15 82V, rear: 205/50/15 89W.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 2mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: front: 185/55/15 82V, rear: 205/50/15 89W.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,627 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: front 185/55/15 82v, rear 205/50/15 86v.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,023 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 22,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 17,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.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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EJ51 GKD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ51 GKD, 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 EJ51 GKD registered?

EJ51 GKD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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