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KF51 MGZ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 MGZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,969 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 56,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 56,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,941 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Segment of high level in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 47,866 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 46,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,321 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to LEGAL limit

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 41,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,703 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear track rod is slightly bent

Fail 3 May 2013 34,695 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear track rod is slightly bent

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,676 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,544 miles

SRS warning light on dash.

front wiper blades starting to perish.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS warning light on dash.

front wiper blades starting to perish.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,766 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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KF51 MGZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KF51 MGZ, 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 KF51 MGZ registered?

KF51 MGZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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