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KE51 KRZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,918 mi
Last recorded55,918 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 KRZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across front axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,664 miles

slight coolant leak around hoses to metal pipes on under side rear

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,563 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 55,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,445 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight coolant leak from large pipe underside.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,288 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,143 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,052 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,438 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,244 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 45,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,653 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 28,479 miles

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

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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KE51 KRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KE51 KRZ, 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 KE51 KRZ registered?

KE51 KRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is KE51 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 KRZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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