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MU51 ZVG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,743 mi
Last recorded29,743 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 ZVG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 29,743 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 28,513 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 28,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 24,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,795 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 21,329 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance Sero has a hole due to corrosion (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,255 miles

washers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,029 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,396 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,259 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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MU51 ZVG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVG, 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 MU51 ZVG registered?

MU51 ZVG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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