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DG51 NFC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,901 mi
Last recorded67,901 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 67,901 miles

Coolant leak BOTH COOLANT PIPES FRONT TO REAR

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME (BOTH REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,743 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 64,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,473 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 63,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 62,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,427 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 62,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,473 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,473 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,644 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rear tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,376 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 58,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,982 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,806 miles

High level brake light has one bulb out

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,532 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 46,532 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,402 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 40,400 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

unable to visualy check n/s top ball joint lock tab requires wheel to be removed

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 NFC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

DG51 NFC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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