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KF51 MGJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 MGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,836 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,550 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,542 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 75,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,232 miles

o/s/f tyre repaired on tread edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f tyre repaired on tread edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,602 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,570 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,918 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 61,276 miles

Advise - Nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Advise - Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2007 49,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,851 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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KF51 MGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 KF51 MGJ, 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 KF51 MGJ registered?

KF51 MGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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