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WV51 UBX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 UBX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 77,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 77,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,071 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,283 miles

advsticker nearside windsceeen

Fail 2 Nov 2010 63,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advsticker nearside windsceeen

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,061 miles

requires replacement of coolant pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,731 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,440 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 UBX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

WV51 UBX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is WV51 UBX safe to buy?

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