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KN51 ZVA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,022 mi
Last recorded78,022 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 ZVA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,022 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,632 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,987 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 76,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,325 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,687 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Slight judder from rear brakes.

front and rear tyre valves deteriorating.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,687 miles

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

Osr wheel stiff to rotate.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Slight judder from rear brakes.

front and rear tyre valves deteriorating.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 727,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,697 miles

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,697 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,402 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2011 66,379 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,469 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 51,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front wiper blade sightly deteriorated

offside front indicator damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2007 44,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,348 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KN51 ZVA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN51 ZVA, 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 KN51 ZVA registered?

KN51 ZVA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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