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HJ51 XLO

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XLO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,331 miles

Lower underbody/ suspension areas starting to surface corrode areas.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,050 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,889 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper suspension arm (ball joint in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper suspension arm (ball joint in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,378 miles

metal coolant pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,620 miles

coolant leak

Fail 21 Sep 2018 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,196 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres inner sidewalls slight cuts/splits

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,190 miles

nearside front windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,498 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,508 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ride hight slightly low

slight unbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,809 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 XLO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

HJ51 XLO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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