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GN51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,085 mi
Last recorded97,085 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 97,035 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,874 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 96,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,848 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,339 miles

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,514 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,940 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear slight brake bind

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 93,845 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear slight brake bind

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s front brake bind

o/srear tyre split

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,631 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,493 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,681 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f wipper blade split

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not down to cords and less than 25mm

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,789 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 51,789 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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GN51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red 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 GN51 MGF, 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 GN51 MGF registered?

GN51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GN51 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 MGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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