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WF51 VJM

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 84,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 83,590 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 83,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 80,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020
Fail 15 Mar 2020 79,026 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,454 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,494 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 21 May 2016 73,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 May 2015 67,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 67,336 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 66,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 66,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 65,786 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,273 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,768 miles

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

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

cluch pedel ruber missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

cluch pedel ruber missing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,314 miles

n/s number plate lamp not secure

suspension very low

wiper motor very noisey and not operative on fast or flick wipe

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,545 miles

wiper motor very noisey

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper motor very noisey

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,216 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 46,216 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 38,946 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 33,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2005 33,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on outside edge

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 VJM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

WF51 VJM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 2001.

Is WF51 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 VJM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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