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BD51 LWP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,676 mi
Last recorded27,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 27,676 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 27,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,193 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,387 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,372 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 25,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,330 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel

Fail 7 Aug 2014 25,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle overheated on test

Pass 7 Aug 2013 24,738 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 23,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,753 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,341 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 LWP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWP, 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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What year was BD51 LWP registered?

BD51 LWP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BD51 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 LWP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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