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WV51 MWK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,100 mi
Last recorded68,100 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 MWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,718 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,388 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 59,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,218 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,547 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,251 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,502 miles

brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,841 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 37,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

screw in nsr tyre edge of sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,554 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,353 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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WV51 MWK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

WV51 MWK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is WV51 MWK safe to buy?

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