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VO51 UHS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 UHS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 63,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 63,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 63,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,106 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 63,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 62,946 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,437 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise from bearing

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 62,437 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise from bearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,837 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 56,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,423 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,029 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,048 miles

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

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 UHS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

VO51 UHS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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