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WF51 TWL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 TWL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,602 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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))

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

parking brake only just met limits

suspension low and limited movement

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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))

centre stop light not working

service brake only just met limits

suspension low

Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 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))

centre stop light not working

service brake only just met limits

suspension low

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre stop lamp not working

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,883 miles

Center brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Handbrake performance only just met requirements

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

handbrake only just met limits

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,068 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,547 miles

Engine noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 95,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine noisy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,026 miles

Oil leak

engine noisey

Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,026 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,478 miles

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

noise from enging

offside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,366 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 65,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,434 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,064 miles

Coolant leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,637 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 TWL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TWL, 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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WF51 TWL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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