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MG51 APG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,446 mi
Last recorded70,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 APG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,406 miles

Flexible section of exhaust deteriorating

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush - ***ON LIMIT*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,364 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount corroded at chassis marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,247 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil around them, (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in the top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes have slight play in them with the wheel hanging down. Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 61,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,681 miles

Near side & off side lower rear sill corroded & rusty

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension ball joint has play inside joint

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Mar 2018 57,681 miles

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

Near side & off side lower rear sill corroded & rusty

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension ball joint has play inside joint

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 49,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,744 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,385 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,202 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,363 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,305 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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MG51 APG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MG51 APG, 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 MG51 APG registered?

MG51 APG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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