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KR51 CEU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,052 mi
Last recorded76,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 CEU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear sub frames corroded.

Slight play in O/S/R Suspension arm area.

Fail 6 Jun 2025 75,701 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear sub frames corroded.

Slight play in O/S/R Suspension arm area.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,695 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 75,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 75,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,210 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 CEU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEU, 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 KR51 CEU registered?

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

Is KR51 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 CEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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