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DS51 DEE

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,642 mi
Last recorded23,642 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DEE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,642 miles

no suspension travel

Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 22,595 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 22,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 22,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 21,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,173 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 20,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,843 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 27 Mar 2014 17,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 10 Apr 2013 16,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres on legal limit on side wall iner

Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,216 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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DS51 DEE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DS51 DEE, 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 DS51 DEE registered?

DS51 DEE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DS51 DEE safe to buy?

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