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HV51 BMO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,611 mi
Last recorded63,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 BMO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 63,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underneath of car covered by under seal

Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

underneath of car covered by under seal

Fail 14 Jul 2025 63,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

underneath of car covered by under seal

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,446 miles

*both front brake hoses cable tied to shock absorbers*

*underneath of car covered by under seal*

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,424 miles

underneath of car covered by under seal

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,385 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc shows has been metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 63,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc shows has been metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,047 miles

under neath of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,903 miles

underneath of vehicle covered by under seal

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,625 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,060 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,922 miles

both front brake hoses cable tied to shock absorbers

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,879 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Fail 2 Sep 2005 25,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 25,298 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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HV51 BMO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV51 BMO, 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 HV51 BMO registered?

HV51 BMO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HV51 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 BMO shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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