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WL51 DFY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,064 mi
Last recorded82,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 DFY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning torque sensor required adjustment (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering wheel turns to nearside on its own when not being held by driver no other related faults found during mot (advise investigation and repair).

Fail 15 Feb 2017 77,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering wheel turns to nearside on its own when not being held by driver no other related faults found during mot (advise investigation and repair).

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,500 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage - no cords/casing exposed

Fail 16 Feb 2016 74,500 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage - no cords/casing exposed

Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,847 miles

steering system seems to veer to the nearside on its own unaided but steering not stiff or rough or control is unaffected in any way

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,349 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,190 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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WL51 DFY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WL51 DFY, 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 WL51 DFY registered?

WL51 DFY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is WL51 DFY safe to buy?

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