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HG51 SVD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 SVD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,735 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working n/s and o/s (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2014 76,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2013 74,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,649 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,150 miles

clutch rubber missing

nearside washer in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,200 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 41,488 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 SVD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG51 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

HG51 SVD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HG51 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 SVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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