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MF51 CAD

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,901 mi
Last recorded37,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 CAD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 37,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,546 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 37,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 36,813 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,106 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside suspension slightly low

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 34,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,319 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 33,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,264 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 33,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (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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MF51 CAD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF51 CAD, 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 MF51 CAD registered?

MF51 CAD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is MF51 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 CAD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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