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VU51 UJJ

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,693 mi
Last recorded46,693 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UJJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,693 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,166 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 43,189 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,447 miles

Engine oil leak.Corrosion rear brake disc inner surfaces.All tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 41,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak.Corrosion rear brake disc inner surfaces.All tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 39,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 37,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,992 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 35,992 miles

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

Front brake disc inner surfaces badly corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,815 miles

Offside front brake pads more worn than nearside.FRont brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,811 miles

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

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

Offside front brake pads more worn than nearside.FRont brake discs in poor condition.

Offside wiper blade ends split.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,617 miles

Both Front tyres worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,578 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 14,002 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,002 miles

Nearside 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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VU51 UJJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VU51 UJJ, 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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VU51 UJJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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