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VU51 WTK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,903 mi
Last recorded32,903 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WTK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,903 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 32,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,742 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 26,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,881 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 20,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,219 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,628 miles

all indicators are faded slightly

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces front brakes have a minor fluctuation

head lamp beam pattern becommimg vague

the parking brake effort is 16% only just meeting the pass mark

wipers blades smear the screen slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 14,796 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre Nail in centre tread area

Offside front tyre worn off on the inside edges

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 WTK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTK, 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

How do I check the history of VU51 WTK?

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What year was VU51 WTK registered?

VU51 WTK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is VU51 WTK safe to buy?

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