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WJ51 XPX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,328 mi
Last recorded60,328 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XPX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 60,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Underside corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,970 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,942 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,806 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 56,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,844 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,868 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,651 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,349 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 54,251 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,746 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,045 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,284 miles

Flexy brake pipe ferrules corroded

Heavy surface corrosion on subframes and front wishbones

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pitting on all 4 brake discs

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,284 miles

Flexy brake pipe ferrules corroded

Heavy surface corrosion on subframes and front wishbones

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pitting on all 4 brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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WJ51 XPX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ51 XPX, 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 WJ51 XPX registered?

WJ51 XPX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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