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HN51 ZXT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,521 mi
Last recorded75,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 ZXT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 75,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,231 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 74,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,347 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,612 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,067 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre deteriorated/cracked on inner wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 61,910 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre deteriorated/cracked on inner wall

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 59,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,672 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 54,547 miles

Off side front head lamp light output deteriated.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,547 miles

Off side front head lamp light output deteriated.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,475 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,467 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to o/s inner wing and front panel

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 47,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,828 miles

o/s dip beam pattern faint due to condensation

Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,720 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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HN51 ZXT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN51 ZXT, 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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HN51 ZXT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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