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EN51 JWG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,540 mi
Last recorded79,540 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 JWG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Slight play in upper suspension balljoint

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Slight play in upper suspension balljoint

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,444 miles

all suspension components showing corrossion

check tracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front & rear suspension subframes showing corrossion

o/s wiper torn

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all suspension components showing corrossion

check tracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front & rear suspension subframes showing corrossion

o/s wiper torn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,496 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,405 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front & rear subframes showing corrossion

front discs showing wear/corrossion

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall 215/40/16w

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,960 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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EN51 JWG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN51 JWG, 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 EN51 JWG registered?

EN51 JWG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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