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GF51 WSE

2001 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WSE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2021 81,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air filter insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

clutch pipe corroded and insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air filter insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

clutch pipe corroded and insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,919 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)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 72,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,320 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 66,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 59,726 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 59,726 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 56,055 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,838 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 46,838 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 40,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,969 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 37,598 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 31,910 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 31,910 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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GF51 WSE is a 2001 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF51 WSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF51 WSE registered?

GF51 WSE is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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