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WP51 HNB

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension height low

Rear suspension components corrodded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 74,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension height low

Rear suspension components corrodded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 73,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,951 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 68,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,931 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,919 miles

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

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

both front discs have seriously corroded on back of discs

n/s/r track rod arm bush has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,059 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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WP51 HNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WP51 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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