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CV51 MGX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,217 mi
Last recorded16,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 16,217 miles

underbody and components coated in black underseal/waxoyl

Fail 5 Jun 2026 16,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody and components coated in black underseal/waxoyl

Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,749 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING ON ADVISE CHECK,.DISC GOT HOT SLIGHTLY,.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,580 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly,.

Pass 1 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osr brake binding slightly,,

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,362 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 19 Feb 2013 14,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 13,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,818 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,074 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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CV51 MGX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 CV51 MGX, 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 CV51 MGX registered?

CV51 MGX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is CV51 MGX safe to buy?

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