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HX51 OVR

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 OVR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 75,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,132 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,860 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,816 miles

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

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

rear suspension ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 23 Sep 2019 58,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear suspension ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,425 miles

rear silencer corroded round join.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,162 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,102 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,249 miles

suspension low?, chip n.s. h/light, slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted /ridged, front lower arms corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,670 miles

front brake discs worn/marked.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,433 miles

chip n.s. h/light.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,472 miles

Nearside Front 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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HX51 OVR is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 HX51 OVR, 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 HX51 OVR registered?

HX51 OVR is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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