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JS51 MRS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS51 MRS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 88,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,449 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 82,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,592 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 74,868 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 72,306 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 72,306 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,071 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 68,545 miles

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

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

exhaust tip snapped off

Fail 13 Jan 2018 68,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust tip snapped off

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,026 miles

Exhaust flex worn

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Suspension low

Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,026 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating N/s (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust flex worn

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Suspension low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,435 miles

exhaust flex worn

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,711 miles

coolant leak rear of engine?

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak rear of engine?

Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,113 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,113 miles

n/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,732 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust band on back box corroded/snapped

Pass 1 May 2009 44,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 40,488 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 34,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,968 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,815 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 30,815 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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JS51 MRS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JS51 MRS, 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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JS51 MRS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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