MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside rear brake pad not working full width of disc
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside rear brake pad not working full width of disc
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF51 SFE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.
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 GF51 SFE, 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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GF51 SFE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 December 2001.
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