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BF51 KYO

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,238 mi
Last recorded41,238 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KYO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 41,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 38,599 miles

Offside Rear brake shows signs it has been binding.Not binding at time of test.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 36,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 36,372 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 36,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,288 miles

Front and rear supention hights low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,290 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,708 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 KYO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BF51 KYO, 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 BF51 KYO registered?

BF51 KYO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BF51 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 KYO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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