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KV51 BHJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 BHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has some corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and o/s rear tyres have perished treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn starting to split advise replace

front and rear sub frames have deep surface corrosion advise anti corrosion coating

Fail 6 Apr 2021 90,281 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box and flexible joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected sharp edge on glass remains (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose only held with one bolt (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached track control arm nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Rear tyre perished on side of tread

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,765 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Rear tyre perished on side of tread

Pass 31 May 2018 87,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear brake been hot

rear exhaust strap missing

Fail 30 May 2018 87,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear brake been hot

rear exhaust strap missing

Pass 16 May 2017 85,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,934 miles

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

slight perishing on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 28 May 2015 80,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,839 miles

Cooling system radiator deteriorating.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,839 miles

Cooling system radiator deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 69,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 69,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,666 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper came apart

washer pipes leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,254 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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KV51 BHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 KV51 BHJ, 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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KV51 BHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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