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GJ51 MDU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,697 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 66,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TIE ROD INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 63,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,069 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 60,061 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative Suspension deflated and sitting on bump stops. (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Different size tyres fitted front to rear, larger fitted to front axle.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 59,211 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 58,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,115 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,205 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,654 miles

Clutch fluid resevoir low.

N/s/r hub bearing noisey.------Advise attention.

Nail in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall.------ADVISE ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,249 miles

both front brakes rubbing

both front lower wish bones corroding

front sub-frame corroding

main metal cooling pipes underneath vehicle corroding and leaking (Advise attention)

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes rubbing

both front lower wish bones corroding

front sub-frame corroding

main metal cooling pipes underneath vehicle corroding and leaking (Advise attention)

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,602 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s/f getting close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to limit

suspension getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 21,088 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 MDU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ51 MDU, 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 GJ51 MDU registered?

GJ51 MDU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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