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FY51 BHN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,015 mi
Last recorded52,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BHN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,015 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 51,627 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 51,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 51,619 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 50,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 47,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,832 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 30 May 2017 44,108 miles

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 27 May 2016 41,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,787 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 36,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 36,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,529 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 26,529 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,529 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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FY51 BHN 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 FY51 BHN, 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 FY51 BHN registered?

FY51 BHN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 BHN safe to buy?

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