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GY51 XPJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,856 mi
Last recorded20,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XPJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 20,856 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 20,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,775 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted U bracket bent and cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 20,775 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake discs heavily corroded

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted U bracket bent and cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 20,768 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded on faces

corrosion on sub frame not seriously weakened

exhaust joints corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,367 miles

All brake discs corroded on surface

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,973 miles

all brake discs corroded

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

both front shock absorbers slightly leaking

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,134 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 14,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearsde rear tyre is cracked and perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn on inner wall (has been run flat)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,379 miles

All brake discs rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 12,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All brake discs rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Off side rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,253 miles

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,459 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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GY51 XPJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY51 XPJ, 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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GY51 XPJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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