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X251 CJH

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,172 mi
Last recorded85,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 CJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,172 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

slight play in nearside inner steering rack arm

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,326 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 26 Nov 2012 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,475 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 78,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 75,691 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,602 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 69,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 64,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 61,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,276 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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X251 CJH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X251 CJH, 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 X251 CJH registered?

X251 CJH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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