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MJ51 TMU

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,607 mi
Last recorded43,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 TMU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 42,740 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2021 42,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2021 42,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,614 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,614 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 35,239 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 35,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 29,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 27,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2007 22,489 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,327 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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MJ51 TMU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MJ51 TMU, 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 MJ51 TMU registered?

MJ51 TMU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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