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FH51 RWX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,832 mi
Last recorded50,832 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 RWX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 50,832 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 50,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,278 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 49,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 47,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 44,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,052 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,311 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 43,311 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corrosion topside and welded underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,858 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,805 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,893 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 15,073 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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FH51 RWX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH51 RWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH51 RWX registered?

FH51 RWX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is FH51 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 RWX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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