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AJ51 BWA

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,824 mi
Last recorded56,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BWA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 56,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded.

Both sills corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad slightly damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,801 miles

Various suspension and steering component's lightly corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 56,761 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

catalytic converter broken up in side

fluid suspension hose unions badly corroded n/s & o/s

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,968 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front slight corrosion/rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fluid suspension pipe joints corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 55,881 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative sitting on bump stops front and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front slight corrosion/rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake performance just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fluid suspension pipe joints corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,142 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded in between flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,708 miles

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 54,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 54,093 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,871 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2017 51,484 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2017 51,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2016 50,201 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 48,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,179 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 46,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,821 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,142 miles

N.S.F. WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE BOTH REAR TYRES LOW IN CENTRE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES ALL JUST LEGAL

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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AJ51 BWA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ51 BWA, 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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AJ51 BWA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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