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WF51 ZYH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,879 miles

front subframe and suspension components corroded

general light under body corrosion

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear lights affected slightly affected by the operation of another light

rear subframe and components corroded

slight rumble front front wheel bearing area on road test

steering pulls to n/s

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,879 miles

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded

general light under body corrosion

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear lights affected slightly affected by the operation of another light

rear subframe and components corroded

slight rumble front front wheel bearing area on road test

steering pulls to n/s

Fail 31 May 2016 86,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded

general light under body corrosion

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear lights affected slightly affected by the operation of another light

rear subframe and components corroded

slight rumble front front wheel bearing area on road test

steering pulls to n/s

Pass 18 May 2015 84,604 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 84,294 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 84,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,942 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 61,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZYH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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