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VU51 WVH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,057 mi
Last recorded61,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,057 miles

Catalytic converter broken up inside

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Catalytic converter broken up inside

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,578 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 53,578 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,469 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 45,469 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 41,587 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,762 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge,nsf tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 33,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 WVH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WVH, 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 VU51 WVH registered?

VU51 WVH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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