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BF51 XKL

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,517 mi
Last recorded81,517 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,517 miles

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

Under sides general corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2026 81,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded connection to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded connection to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under sides general corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) QUITE EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,175 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Under body is corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 81,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Under body is corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,016 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 82,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play on track arm

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play on track arm

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,384 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired slight corrosion on servo (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,046 miles

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

Rear park brake pass at lower effort

Rear rear service brake effort . pass at lower limit

Fail 11 Aug 2020 80,042 miles

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

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

Rear rear service brake effort . pass at lower limit

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,417 miles

Nearside Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly damaged steering rack inner joint has slight movement (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,071 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 79,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,493 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,348 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,022 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 XKL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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