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MU51 ZWH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 ZWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 80,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2021 80,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,212 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,717 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 77,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2018 77,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2017 76,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,273 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,273 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,341 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,340 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,624 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,624 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,419 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,208 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 34,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,866 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 ZWH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 MU51 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

MU51 ZWH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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