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GJ51 CFV

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,607 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,032 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 56,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,482 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise exhaust flex condition deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise exhaust flex condition deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and nearside shock absorbers lower bushes worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,859 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,306 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 43,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,097 miles

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

front discs are worn

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,097 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front discs are worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 36,613 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,357 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 29,711 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 3 Oct 2006 29,711 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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GJ51 CFV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ51 CFV, 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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GJ51 CFV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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