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BT51 BXE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

7,329 mi
Last recorded7,329 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BXE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 7,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 7,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 7,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 7,217 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 7,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 7,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 7,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 6,938 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 6,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 6,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 6,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 6,537 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 6,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 6,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,094 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 5,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 4,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 4,213 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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BT51 BXE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BT51 BXE, 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 BT51 BXE registered?

BT51 BXE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BT51 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 BXE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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