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MU51 ZTH

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 ZTH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,814 miles

Central Lower Coolant Pipes - Front To Rear

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2020 62,549 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

park brake effort only just met

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside & offside fronts (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside & offside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside &offside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge + side wall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,030 miles

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

Nearside (& offside rear) control arm bushes have slight movement

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated/cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside (& offside rear) control arm bushes have slight movement

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated/cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords n/s/f

cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords o/s/f

srs light illuminated

Fail 15 May 2012 58,091 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords n/s/f

cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords o/s/f

srs light illuminated

Pass 4 May 2011 56,910 miles

brake fluid is low in reservoir

offsaide and nearside front tyre outer walls have deep cuts

offside front brake discs has score mark on inner face

offside rear tie bar main bush has movement

one horn unit loose on mount

srs warning light is on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid is low in reservoir

offsaide and nearside front tyre outer walls have deep cuts

offside front brake discs has score mark on inner face

offside rear tie bar main bush has movement

one horn unit loose on mount

service brake pedal shows signs of travel

srs warning light is on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear wheel nut needs attension

SRS light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outter wall

srs light on

Fail 8 Apr 2009 55,560 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outter wall

srs light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,874 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 53,334 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,090 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 46,084 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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MU51 ZTH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MU51 ZTH, 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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MU51 ZTH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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