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WF51 OYU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,569 mi
Last recorded57,569 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 OYU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 57,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 56,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,258 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,236 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 55,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 55,188 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,184 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

front subframe has lots of surface corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

front subframe has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,891 miles

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,590 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,725 miles

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

both, front and rear subframes corroded

o/s rear inner wing ,insulation panel insecure and close to tyre, not touching.

rear o/s bumper damaged

slight wear to o/s rear panhard rod ball joint

Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

both, front and rear subframes corroded

o/s rear inner wing ,insulation panel insecure and close to tyre, not touching.

rear o/s bumper damaged

slight wear to o/s rear panhard rod ball joint

Fail 31 Oct 2012 44,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Play/ movement in o/s/r ball joint

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,170 miles

EML LIGHT ON

ENGINE NOISE

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe and suspension arms rusty

suspension lower on offside

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,032 miles

both front wish-bone arms corroded

offside front discs slightly warped

Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front wish-bone arms corroded

offside front discs slightly warped

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,352 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,593 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 26,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,711 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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WF51 OYU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF51 OYU, 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 WF51 OYU registered?

WF51 OYU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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