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HG51 UWW

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,028 mi
Last recorded75,028 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UWW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,028 miles

ENGINE MIL LIGHT STAYS ON(ADVISE ONLY AS 2001 VEHICLE).

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 75,028 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE MIL LIGHT STAYS ON(ADVISE ONLY AS 2001 VEHICLE).

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,515 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,691 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dip beam headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake pad spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,691 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dip beam headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front brake pad spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,993 miles

1) Nearside front brake pad retaining spring no seated in caliper correctly causing pad to rattle

2) Both front headlamp dip beam inner lenses deteriorated close to limit

2) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

3) Both rear metal brake pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded

3) Front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

4) Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,993 miles

1) Nearside front brake pad retaining spring no seated in caliper correctly causing pad to rattle

2) Both front headlamp dip beam inner lenses deteriorated close to limit

2) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

3) Both rear metal brake pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded

3) Front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

4) Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,268 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 55,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,195 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,390 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,461 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 29,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 29,106 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

car has had damage to n/s #o/sinner wings# front end chassis

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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HG51 UWW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG51 UWW, 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 HG51 UWW registered?

HG51 UWW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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