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BJ51 OKR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,863 mi
Last recorded27,863 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 27,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 27,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 27,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 26,079 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 26,075 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 26,033 miles

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,966 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 25,923 miles

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)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,784 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Fail 14 Nov 2011 25,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,664 miles

engine management light is on

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,566 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,562 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,972 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 18,114 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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BJ51 OKR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BJ51 OKR, 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 BJ51 OKR registered?

BJ51 OKR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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