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KG51 KGK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,695 mi
Last recorded50,695 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,921 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 49,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,103 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,282 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 45,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,483 miles

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 43,779 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,822 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,822 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,056 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,127 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 33,102 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,697 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 30,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,069 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,249 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,308 miles

near side front tyre worn on the edge

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,087 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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KG51 KGK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KG51 KGK, 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 KG51 KGK registered?

KG51 KGK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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