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AG51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,787 mi
Last recorded74,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,787 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 72,677 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both mainly on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 69,131 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 May 2024 69,131 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2023 67,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 66,094 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 64,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 61,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,315 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear parking brake efforts slightly low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,361 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,998 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,406 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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AG51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AG51 MGF, 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 AG51 MGF registered?

AG51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AG51 MGF safe to buy?

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