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WU51 AHY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 AHY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,674 miles

front & rear brake disc's corroded.

front subframe forward mounting's corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 87,050 miles

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

brake fluid level low.

coolant rails corroded & leaking (not part of test).

front subframe forward mountings corroded.

rear brake discs have corroded inner working surfaces.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,050 miles

brake fluid level low.

coolant rails corroded & leaking (not part of test).

front subframe forward mountings corroded.

rear brake discs have corroded inner working surfaces.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,822 miles

damage to the o/side headlight lens.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 78,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to the o/side headlight lens.

exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,206 miles

front to rear heater rails corroded & leaking.(not part of test).

n/side & o/side rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,582 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,447 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.front & rear brake discs corroded & wearing thin.rear brake pads getting low.slight brake disc run out at front n/side & o/side.radiator corroded in places.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 59,447 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.front & rear brake discs corroded & wearing thin.rear brake pads low.radiator corroded in places.

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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WU51 AHY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue 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 WU51 AHY, 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 WU51 AHY registered?

WU51 AHY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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