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WR51 OSA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 92,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,476 miles

power steering rack out of ajustment 2/

Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

power steering rack out of ajustment 2/

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,168 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,676 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 79,451 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

clutch hydraulic pipe insecure- could catch on ground.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,424 miles

1. clutch pedal rubber missing. 2. front brake discs pitted. 3. rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 73,382 miles

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

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

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

1. clutch pedal rubber missing. 2. front brake discs pitted. 3. rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,254 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front wheel bearing noisy when spun

slight bind on n/s front wheel

Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front wheel bearing noisy when spun

slight bind on n/s front wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,860 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 50,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OSA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

WR51 OSA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is WR51 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 OSA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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