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VO51 GWW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 GWW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,561 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,503 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,913 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm 205/50/15

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f wheel bearing play

Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,913 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm 205/50/15

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/f lower arm corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing play

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt twisted

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt twisted

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,184 miles

engine overheating/pushing coolant out

n/s/f brake slow to release/sticking

Fail 7 Jul 2008 52,184 miles

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

engine overheating/pushing coolant out

n/s/f brake slow to release/sticking

Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,862 miles

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

Offside 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)

tracking check recommended

Fail 7 Jul 2007 42,862 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

tracking check recommended

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,253 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise tracking check

o/s/r tyre on 2mm-205/50/15

Pass 1 Jul 2005 17,845 miles

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

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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VO51 GWW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO51 GWW, 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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VO51 GWW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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