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MJ51 KUG

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,454 mi
Last recorded73,454 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 KUG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 73,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 73,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,381 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 72,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 72,052 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,875 miles

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

access to underside limited

corrosion noted to osr brake disc

cracke noted to osf tyre

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,873 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

access to underside limited

corrosion noted to osr brake disc

cracke noted to osf tyre

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2019 71,813 miles

access to underside of vehicle limited

corrosion noted to osr brake disc

cracks noted to osf tyre

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,813 miles

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

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension on bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

access to underside of vehicle limited

corrosion noted to osr brake disc

cracks noted to osf tyre

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,675 miles

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

corrosion noted to brake discs

some corrosion noted to rear brake pipes access limited

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,449 miles

corrosion noted to front brake discs

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes but access limited

cracks noted to osf tyre

exhaust blow

Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,449 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)

corrosion noted to front brake discs

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes but access limited

cracks noted to osf tyre

exhaust blow

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,066 miles

corrosion noted to front brake discs

corrosion noted to osr brake pipe access limited

cracks noted to osf tyre on inner side wall

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,525 miles

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake flexi hoses

slight blow from exhaust

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes access limited

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,525 miles

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

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

corrosion noted to nsf and osf brake flexi hoses

slight blow from exhaust

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes access limited

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,873 miles

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

cracks noted to osf tyre

slight blow from rear exhaust

some corrosion noted to nsf and osf flexi brake hoses

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes some access limited

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,275 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust box

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes but some access limited

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,432 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,965 miles

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,344 miles

all suspension low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,156 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,155 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ51 KUG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ51 KUG, 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 MJ51 KUG registered?

MJ51 KUG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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