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WV51 CZF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,881 mi
Last recorded119,881 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 CZF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp reduced

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 119,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp reduced

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,866 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 94,783 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 102,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 86,032 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 86,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 77,673 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 77,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 63,002 miles

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2012 63,002 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 52,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,165 miles

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 May 2009 39,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,352 miles

both rear brake discs inner face slightly pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,396 miles

Offside Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 19,832 miles

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)

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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WV51 CZF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV51 CZF, 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 WV51 CZF registered?

WV51 CZF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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