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EJ51 GKE

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front washer jet weak

Offside Rear bottom arm bush worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

both front shocker bushes worn

brake fluid low

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside windscreen washer not working

Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside windscreen washer not working

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 59,720 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside windscreen washer not working

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 59,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 59,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 59,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 59,345 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 58,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre devoid on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,802 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

underside under sealed

Fail 27 Feb 2016 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and inner sidewall damaged

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

underside under sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 50,331 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,350 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 48,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,275 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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EJ51 GKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ51 GKE, 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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EJ51 GKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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