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WJ51 SFE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,529 mi
Last recorded77,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SFE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,569 miles

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,722 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 71,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,025 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 56,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,468 miles

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

only 50% of dash board lights working

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,849 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,303 miles

front disc slightly worn

offside and nearside front tyres near limit on inner edge

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,243 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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WJ51 SFE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ51 SFE, 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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WJ51 SFE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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