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HJ51 XKV

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,415 mi
Last recorded26,415 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XKV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 26,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and misshaped on inner edge and worn on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,111 miles

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,475 miles

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

front suspension becoming low

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,922 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 17,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2005 14,992 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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HJ51 XKV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ51 XKV, 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 HJ51 XKV registered?

HJ51 XKV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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