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FN51 FUN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FUN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 77,489 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,299 miles

water hose leak

Fail 18 Sep 2020 73,299 miles

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

water hose leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,954 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 70,947 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,695 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,027 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust is blowing

suspension is low

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,536 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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FN51 FUN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FN51 FUN, 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 FN51 FUN registered?

FN51 FUN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is FN51 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 FUN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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