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BO51 BFK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 BFK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 38,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 38,590 miles

brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,585 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,577 miles

Emissions not tested not firing on all cylinders (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 38,201 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 24 May 2018 38,201 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,565 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 37,565 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,705 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,183 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,566 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,507 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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BO51 BFK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BO51 BFK, 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 BO51 BFK registered?

BO51 BFK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BO51 BFK safe to buy?

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