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HG51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 65,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,089 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Sill End Corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,324 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 64,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,060 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,893 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,083 miles

front and rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,912 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight misting of oil on all four shock absorbers

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,991 miles

pulling to left on nearside front steering all four shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,978 miles

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

pulling to left on nearside front steering all four shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,135 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 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 HG51 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 HG51 MGF registered?

HG51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is HG51 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 MGF 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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