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GJ51 EXS

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

30,915 mi
Last recorded30,915 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 EXS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 30,915 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 30,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,619 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 29,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 29,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,555 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 27,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,333 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 26,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

steering sometimes harder to turn one way intermitently ?

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,052 miles

Both front discs worn and corroaded

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Both rear shock absorbers leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust box deteariorating

Rear suspension bushes deteariorating

Under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering pulls to left

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,042 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,589 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Jan 2012 18,589 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,878 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,400 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 15,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,797 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut on innersidewall not to cords

offside rear tyre run flat

Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,047 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 8,653 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 8,653 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 EXS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJ51 EXS, 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 GJ51 EXS registered?

GJ51 EXS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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