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BF51 KYK

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,929 mi
Last recorded92,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KYK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 28 May 2026 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroding

radiator slight leak

Pass 15 May 2025 90,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 15 May 2025 90,684 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,182 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Feb 2023 84,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,157 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 72,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 71,911 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 71,911 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,420 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 71,417 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,377 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 71,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,450 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,791 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 59,791 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 51,867 miles

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

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,303 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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BF51 KYK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BF51 KYK, 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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BF51 KYK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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