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VU51 ZNL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,506 miles

Offside suspension slightly down?

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play at inner track rod joints

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play in joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 96,755 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Engine Management light is on

NSf Tyre is wearing on the inside edge of the Tyre

OSF Tyre is wearing on the inside edge of the tyres tread

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 93,658 miles

advanced corrosion forming on both front flexi brake pipe ferrels

wheel bearing play n/s/r

Fail 25 Mar 2014 93,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advanced corrosion forming on both front flexi brake pipes ferrels

ssome wheel bearing play n/s/r

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,471 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 91,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 90,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,062 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,174 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 64,174 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,980 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 ZNL 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 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 ZNL, 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 ZNL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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