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KR51 CEN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 CEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 56,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

front suspension has limited travel

Fail 25 Aug 2021 56,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

front suspension has limited travel

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 53,655 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 53,649 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front top joint cover split silicone sealer has fallen out (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 53,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm damaged (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside door window glass broken

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 25,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,976 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,805 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,035 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,998 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 9,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,657 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,296 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 5,805 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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KR51 CEN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KR51 CEN, 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 KR51 CEN registered?

KR51 CEN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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