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WF51 UJL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,040 mi
Last recorded32,040 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 UJL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 32,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,405 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 31,401 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill . rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,885 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,356 miles

offside rear and nearside rear lower hub bushes starting to deterioate, showing some movement.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,611 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)

Pass 25 May 2012 23,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust coroded

Fail 25 May 2012 23,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust coroded

suspension slight high

Pass 26 May 2011 21,181 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 18,561 miles

front suspension ride height alittle low.

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre very low, recommend replacement soon.

offside rear tyre low.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,038 miles

o/s/r tyre very low on tread, centre of tyre. crack in o/s/r bumper.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 6,149 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 6,149 miles

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

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 UJL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

WF51 UJL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WF51 UJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 UJL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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