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GJ51 VVA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,659 mi
Last recorded73,659 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 73,659 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,916 miles

rear veiw mirror loose.... brake pipes rusting...discs rusting... battrey light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,141 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 65,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 65,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 62,291 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 10 May 2010 61,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2010 61,562 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,060 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 47,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VVA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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