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KX51 NUW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,888 mi
Last recorded49,888 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 NUW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight exhaust blow from flexy joint

Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,272 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Corrosion to rear box

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,506 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,943 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2MM INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE 1.6MM INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

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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KX51 NUW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KX51 NUW, 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 KX51 NUW registered?

KX51 NUW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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