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MG51 TVR

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Multi-colour Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,003 mi
Last recorded70,003 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 69,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

interior mirror missing

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,517 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 64,292 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer union (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 62,466 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer union (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,813 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,414 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,730 miles

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

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

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

both number plates need attension

Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both number plates need attension

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,967 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 33,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,813 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2005 23,810 miles

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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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MG51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Multi-colour with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,749 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 Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG51 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tuscan typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MG51 TVR registered?

MG51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is MG51 TVR safe to buy?

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