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VK51 ZDZ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ZDZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,047 miles

Clutch anti slip peddle rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 62,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected not damaged but deflated and on bumb stops, (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Clutch anti slip peddle rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,026 miles

Alternator belt cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,247 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,868 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,486 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,310 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,756 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,103 miles

nail in tyre

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 ZDZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VK51 ZDZ, 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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VK51 ZDZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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