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HJ51 WBG

2001 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WBG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,081 miles

Front front chassis surface rust

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

Rear rear suspension components surface rust

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,809 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,768 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 54,768 miles

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

Nearside 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 3 Aug 2011 48,392 miles

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

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)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 42,476 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,537 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,537 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

has electric steering as standard,requires resetting

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,503 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,502 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,889 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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HJ51 WBG is a 2001 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJ51 WBG, 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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HJ51 WBG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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