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HV51 KPP

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 KPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 49,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 48,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front lower arms

Pass 10 May 2022 48,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,136 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,914 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,951 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 45,951 miles

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

spare tyre soft on pressure

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,178 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,178 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,468 miles

windscreen marked at wiper edges

Fail 1 Aug 2014 44,467 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s washer jet blocked

windscreen marked at wiper edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,109 miles

slight damage to the front windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2013 44,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to the front windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,319 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 21 Jul 2011 42,898 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 15 Jul 2010 42,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,857 miles

just passed emissions test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,621 miles

light scratching to screen....customer shown...

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,009 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 KPP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KPP, 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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HV51 KPP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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