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JM51 PEN

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,611 mi
Last recorded38,611 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM51 PEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 38,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,379 miles

EML on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underside of vehicle starting to rust.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underside of vehicle starting to rust.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,920 miles

engine light on

front to rear floor slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension ball joint/bush

Fail 20 May 2013 37,910 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear vehicle floor slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,047 miles

only just passed on parking brake performance

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,494 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,874 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,874 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,251 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,251 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

coolant pipe leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,495 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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JM51 PEN is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 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 JM51 PEN, 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 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JM51 PEN is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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