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BM51 SFM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,939 mi
Last recorded68,939 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 SFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 68,933 miles

Emissions unable to be completed water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,893 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,808 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 68,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,884 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 55,853 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 54,482 miles

Cat noisey and rattling

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 47,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,825 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cluch pedal rubber missing

locking wheel bolt key in the glove box

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,964 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 19,295 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,295 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,597 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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BM51 SFM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BM51 SFM, 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 BM51 SFM registered?

BM51 SFM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BM51 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM51 SFM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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