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MK51 ZGL

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 ZGL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 87,104 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 87,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 84,517 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,166 miles

exhaust system corroded

sub frames corroded

tyres worn low tread

upper suspension ball joints worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,972 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges and cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,568 miles

Drivers Door Check Strap Broken In Door

Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated and Retaining Bracket Band Deteriorated

Front Subframe Corroded

Handbrake On Minimum Efficency

METAL WATER COOLANT PIPES LEAKING FRONT TO REAR

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Unevemly Worn

Rear Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

Rear Subframe Corroded

Slight Oil Leak From Steering Rack Pinion

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,571 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

the n/s & o/s rear inner wing shields are loose & rubbing on the tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,654 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,654 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,113 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 58,113 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,084 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

car getting lower may need pump up

engine miss fire on startup

front lower arm bushes wearing

nsr tyre low

osr brake pipe starting to rust

play in rear tie bar bushes

play osf wiper arm

rear arm bushes starting to split

slight play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering arms

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,084 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

car getting lower may need pump up

engine miss fire on startup

front lower arm bushes wearing

nsr tyre low

osr brake pipe starting to rust

play in rear tie bar bushes

play osf wiper arm

rear arm bushes starting to split

slight play in handbrake lever

slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cant see some brake pipes and rear inner pads

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in front upper ball joints

Fail 4 Feb 2009 50,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cant see some brake pipes and rear inner pads

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in front upper ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,889 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 41,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,009 miles

as per previous advisory notice

Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,362 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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MK51 ZGL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MK51 ZGL, 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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MK51 ZGL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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