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GJ51 OBS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,118 mi
Last recorded53,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 OBS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rust occurring both rear inner wings at front

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,568 miles

rust ocurring both rear inner wings at front

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,468 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,435 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Surface rust on front suspension arms

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,847 miles

bit of run out offside front footbrake

both front lower suspension arms corroding

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall small splits

rust ocurring both rear undersills and rear inner wings at front

various brake pipes furring

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,736 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,036 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,481 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,301 miles

brake fluid a bit low

clutch pedal rubber missing

crack offside rear light lens

nearside front lower suspension arm corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake fluid a bit low

clutch pedal rubber missing

crack offside rear light lens

nearside front lower suspension arm corroding

parts of exhaust system rusting

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,437 miles

Front brake disc's a little worn

Fail 12 Sep 2006 27,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 OBS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OBS, 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 GJ51 OBS registered?

GJ51 OBS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GJ51 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ51 OBS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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