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HK51 NVC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,944 mi
Last recorded58,944 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 NVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 58,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 58,847 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 58,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,328 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 58,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 57,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

vehicle steers left when driven

Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind nearside front brake

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,991 miles

1 bulb in high level stop light not working

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,991 miles

1 bulb in high level stop light not working

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 48,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,807 miles

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

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

suspension low.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 44,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 44,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,386 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,395 miles

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

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

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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HK51 NVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK51 NVC, 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 HK51 NVC registered?

HK51 NVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is HK51 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 NVC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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