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GL51 ZNN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,968 mi
Last recorded99,968 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZNN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 99,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,257 miles

All steering & suspension corroding & shows general age related wear

All tyres perishing & starting to crack - No cords visible (Recommend replacement)

Both sides front upper ball joints have slight lift

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear brake discs worn & corroded - function & perfromance ok

Nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear wheel rim slight buckle

Offside wheel bearing has roughness - Just meets criteria

Slight interaction on all rear lights

Underbody & front & rear subframes corroding

Washers could be better - Just meet criteria

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,922 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,525 miles

O/S/F Washer jet, only 1 jet working

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 88,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F Washer jet, only 1 jet working

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,624 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s and o/s patterns poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,673 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,365 miles

suspension low,close to bump stops

Fail 11 Dec 2006 62,365 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

suspension low close to bump stops

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,654 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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GL51 ZNN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL51 ZNN, 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 GL51 ZNN registered?

GL51 ZNN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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