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WF51 XBR

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,550 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 85,542 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rrar (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,303 miles

Coolant leak under floor ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARM OUTER BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 78,038 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 75,459 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake arm not moving (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,263 miles

Nearside wiper split on end

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear possible suspension fluid leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s rear lower arm outer bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 72,263 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside wiper split on end

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear possible suspension fluid leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s + o/s rear lower arm outer bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,873 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,814 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,476 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,118 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,118 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,983 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 XBR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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