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KX51 WUG

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2026 92,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2025 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 85,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 85,119 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 82,401 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 82,394 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,846 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,144 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated mounting plate corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 75,145 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated mounting plate corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated mounting plate corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,053 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 68,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shield off side loose (4.1.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,817 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 67,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,373 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 67,373 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 66,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front tyres are 185/55/15, rear tyres are 205/50/15, also front tyres have inner edge wear to tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,519 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,902 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 43,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 43,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WUG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 KX51 WUG, 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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KX51 WUG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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