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BD51 LWO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,109 mi
Last recorded60,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LWO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,109 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 59,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,284 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,125 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 51,117 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,448 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,092 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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BD51 LWO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BD51 LWO, 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

How do I check the history of BD51 LWO?

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What year was BD51 LWO registered?

BD51 LWO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BD51 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 LWO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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