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WF51 UJR

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,616 mi
Last recorded61,616 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 UJR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,616 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 61,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 61,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 61,360 miles

air bag srs light on dash illuminated

oil leak engine area

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,151 miles

Front Brake Hoses/Pipes Deteriorated.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 61,148 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake Hoses/Pipes Deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,684 miles

front brake pipes and flexi hoses deteriorated

oil leak

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 59,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive o2 sensor (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,682 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,155 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 57,150 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)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 53,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,960 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,917 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front wheels slightly binding

Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front wheels slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,443 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 32,443 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

suspension trim hieght low causing wear to front tyres inner edges and damage to underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,384 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,318 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)

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 UJR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey 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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

WF51 UJR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is WF51 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 UJR shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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