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GL51 JPO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,573 mi
Last recorded46,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JPO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 46,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 46,525 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 43,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges, advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,328 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

exhaust system blowing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,322 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

exhaust system blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

frount discs corroded/liped

rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 36,022 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

frount discs corroded/liped

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,030 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 30,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,507 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on eged

n/s/r tyre worn on eged

o/s/f tyre worn on eged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 14,193 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 JPO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GL51 JPO, 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 GL51 JPO registered?

GL51 JPO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is GL51 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 JPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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