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VU51 WSK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,948 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust rear box & Flexi are corroded / have minor gas leaks

rear brake discs are scored / corroded

rear subframe area & the suspension components are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust rear box & Flexi are corroded / have minor gas leaks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs are scored / corroded

rear subframe area & the suspension components are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,671 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and also cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces,vehicle has been standing

Fail 18 Jan 2019 73,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides but jets could be frozen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and also cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces,vehicle has been standing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,553 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,599 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 50,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,712 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,240 miles

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 WSK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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