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GJ51 CGY

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,706 mi
Last recorded26,706 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 CGY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 26,706 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded in retaining clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 26,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 26,461 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,985 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished but no cords exposed Continental 195/45 R 16 80 V

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency just within limit. (17%, minimum is 16%)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 22,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,492 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 20,492 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,503 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 16,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 14,180 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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GJ51 CGY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ51 CGY, 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 GJ51 CGY registered?

GJ51 CGY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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