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BJ51 TMY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,619 mi
Last recorded85,619 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 TMY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,619 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 85,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear inner sills to inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 80,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,100 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 79,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,027 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,478 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,252 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 48,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,695 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 43,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 37,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,815 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 TMY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

BJ51 TMY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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