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WV51 MZO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,879 mi
Last recorded74,879 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 MZO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 74,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 74,230 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 74,215 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,974 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,843 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

Offside Front inner edge wearing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,881 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,557 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,308 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/rear brake disc slightly rusted and pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alutch anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,029 miles

alutch anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,781 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 MZO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV51 MZO registered?

WV51 MZO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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