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VK51 TZT

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,244 mi
Last recorded45,244 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TZT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,244 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,327 miles

some play nearside steering rack track rod arm

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,075 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 41,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,683 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 38,663 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,395 miles

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,472 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,547 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 25,547 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VK51 TZT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK51 TZT, 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 VK51 TZT registered?

VK51 TZT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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