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BL51 AHA

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,598 mi
Last recorded58,598 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AHA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,313 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 50,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,369 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 42,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 41,863 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 39,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 38,896 miles

exhaust flex. deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 37,469 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Yellow antislip dashboard mat reflects hindering view to nearside

all 4 flexible brake pipe hose ferrules showing slight corrosion

Pass 6 May 2008 34,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,420 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 31,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BL51 AHA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL51 AHA, 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 BL51 AHA registered?

BL51 AHA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is BL51 AHA safe to buy?

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