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VU51 WSD

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WSD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 75,649 miles

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

rear brake disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 74,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,943 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Nov 2008 69,943 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 45,248 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 45,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 WSD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU51 WSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 WSD registered?

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

Is VU51 WSD safe to buy?

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