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WP51 ADV

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 ADV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 123,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front subframe heavily rusted

offside front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

rear subframe heavily rusted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,153 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 122,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,915 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 117,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 117,034 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,917 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 114,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 114,886 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 108,962 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 108,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WP51 ADV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP51 ADV, 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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WP51 ADV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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