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LL51 HWW

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 HWW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak cambelt area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,640 miles

engine management light on

power steering system is hard to turn to the right

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,382 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,382 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,777 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake servo area damp (no leaks present at time of test)

passenger front sun visor insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2010 70,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake servo area damp (no leaks present at time of test)

passenger front sun visor insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,675 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

corrosion to front anti roll bar

corrosion to front chasis

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

exhaust flexi leaking

n/s/f wiper blade damaged

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

rear brakes pipes corroded

rear chasis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,375 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 57,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,649 miles

general underside corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2005 47,350 miles

engine slight oil leak

service brake efficency just above minimum standard †parking brake efficency just minimum standard

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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LL51 HWW 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 LL51 HWW, 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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LL51 HWW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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