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GF51 BMU

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,854 mi
Last recorded70,854 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BMU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 70,854 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,458 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,278 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 53,694 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,889 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,862 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2010 36,292 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2010 36,292 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,977 miles

slight play in both nearside and offside rear track control arm bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,477 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,943 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 18,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GF51 BMU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF51 BMU, 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 GF51 BMU registered?

GF51 BMU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is GF51 BMU safe to buy?

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