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GL51 FTJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FTJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 51,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,000 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 51,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 50,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,625 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 49,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,435 miles

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,946 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 48,503 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 48,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,385 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 42,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 38,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,438 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,793 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,867 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,441 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 32,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,702 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,574 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN CENTER

Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,737 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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GL51 FTJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL51 FTJ, 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 GL51 FTJ registered?

GL51 FTJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is GL51 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 FTJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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