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EU51 UMJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,939 mi
Last recorded33,939 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UMJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,195 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 28,332 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 25,167 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,202 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 22,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,307 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits

Fail 10 Feb 2015 19,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,467 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 14,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,696 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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EU51 UMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU51 UMJ, 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 EU51 UMJ registered?

EU51 UMJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UMJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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