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VO51 SJU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,294 mi
Last recorded69,294 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 SJU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,294 miles

Offside Front tyre has age cracks to outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp aim low due to low suspension

suspension very low just off bump stops

suspention

Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre has age cracks to outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp aim low due to low suspension

suspension very low just off bump stops

suspention

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,861 miles

general surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2015 67,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

general surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2015 67,861 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,843 miles

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked on outer walls

Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake not locking out and low effort offside rear

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,345 miles

Coolant leak

coolant level low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,609 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm only

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 SJU 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 72.2%.

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 VO51 SJU, 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 VO51 SJU registered?

VO51 SJU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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