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SJ51 VUL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,520 mi
Last recorded55,520 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VUL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,520 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,232 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 30,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 53,628 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 26,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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SJ51 VUL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ51 VUL, 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 SJ51 VUL registered?

SJ51 VUL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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