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KU51 SUA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,757 mi
Last recorded65,757 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 SUA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake calipers replaced recently

Fail 27 Feb 2026 65,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded in plastic clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view would advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 63,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view would advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,501 miles

Nearside Front noise when turning wheel by hand,advise further investigation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strongly advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 61,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 215 40 zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noise when turning wheel by hand,advise further investigation

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strongly advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,823 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,759 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KU51 SUA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU51 SUA, 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 KU51 SUA registered?

KU51 SUA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is KU51 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 SUA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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