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CR51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,169 mi
Last recorded42,169 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 42,169 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 42,163 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,355 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 20,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 20,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 17,202 miles

fluid suspension resting low

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,572 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear discs light pitting

Pass 23 May 2012 14,544 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 14,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,226 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,047 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,515 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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CR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CR51 MGF, 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 CR51 MGF registered?

CR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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