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WV51 NCF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,273 mi
Last recorded95,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,273 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,240 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,345 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres inner tread padling

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,133 miles

o/s/f tyre tread paddled

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,454 miles

offside and nearside rear abs sensor wires fouling outer cv boots

Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 53,546 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 NCF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

WV51 NCF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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