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KR51 LAE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,321 mi
Last recorded57,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,633 miles

metal sections of nearside and offside front to rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,468 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,541 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2013 39,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,165 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2010 28,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,105 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,212 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

possible play in other steering/suspension components not able to test 100% due to excessive worn ball joint

suspension low requires repump

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 LAE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

KR51 LAE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is KR51 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 LAE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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