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WR51 LPF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 LPF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,760 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,527 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front hydraulic suspension low (PRESSURE LOSS)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

advise front hydraulic suspension low (PRESSURE LOSS)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,288 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 53,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear suspension surfaces, surface corrosion.

front brake discs o/s and n/s surfaces, surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,718 miles

front and rear suspension surfaces, surface corrosion.

front brake discs o/s and n/s surfaces, surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 43,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,423 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,153 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,281 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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WR51 LPF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WR51 LPF, 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 WR51 LPF registered?

WR51 LPF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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