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GJ51 NVM

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 NVM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,989 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,719 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,188 miles

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 10 Sep 2010 51,754 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 195/45/zr16

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 195/45/zr16

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,873 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 195/45/zr16

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 195/45/zr16

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,876 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge to 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge to 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,342 miles

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

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

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

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 NVM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

GJ51 NVM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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