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KV51 LTY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,430 mi
Last recorded55,430 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 LTY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,430 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 55,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKING ON SIDEWALL CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,189 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 55,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 60 legal limit 20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Both front tyres over 10 yr old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sidewall cracking - age related

Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 16 May 2019 53,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,157 miles

suspension quite low but not touching rubber bump stops at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,607 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,804 miles

rear nearside tyre flat

Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside tyre flat

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,583 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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KV51 LTY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KV51 LTY, 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 KV51 LTY registered?

KV51 LTY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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