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RO51 JOH

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 JOH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 52,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & offside rear (door sillsinner/outter) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside (sill outter) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,088 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 51,475 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,693 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,763 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2009 22,311 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension level low

offside and nearside rear suspension low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,223 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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RO51 JOH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RO51 JOH, 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 RO51 JOH registered?

RO51 JOH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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