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HG51 GRZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,188 mi
Last recorded80,188 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 GRZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 80,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 80,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 880,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,991 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,235 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,086 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,070 miles

offside fronrt tyre below on on edge/front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,019 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,135 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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HG51 GRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG51 GRZ, 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 HG51 GRZ registered?

HG51 GRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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