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CX51 WVA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,970 mi
Last recorded45,970 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 WVA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,970 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 45,970 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,364 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,364 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,069 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,645 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 29 Sep 2015 41,927 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,927 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,644 miles

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,525 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,712 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,712 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,099 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,421 miles

front suspension would benefit a fluid top up.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 26,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005

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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CX51 WVA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX51 WVA, 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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CX51 WVA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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