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HV51 EBN

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 EBN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disk been hot at some point

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering has one tight spot turning from lock to lock. Does not affect operation when driving

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,545 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,275 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,691 miles

see advisory sheet issued on mot failure 655746942378

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,592 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear subframe corroded

temp repair to o/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,585 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 63,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,295 miles

both rear tyres only 2mm remaining

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,814 miles

poor connection to o/s/fog light bulb

small crack in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,090 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes starting to bind.

wiper blades in a poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,477 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension very low.

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 EBN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EBN, 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 HV51 EBN registered?

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

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