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DG51 DVT

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,502 mi
Last recorded76,502 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DVT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 76,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced archs both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,310 miles

Underside show signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,091 miles

both rear tyre tread depths close to limits

Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre tread depths close to limits

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

tracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,547 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 35,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear tyres close to limit

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,908 miles

engine cover insecure and fouling o/s driveshaft and wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,517 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 22,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DG51 DVT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DG51 DVT, 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 DG51 DVT registered?

DG51 DVT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is DG51 DVT safe to buy?

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