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ML51 RJX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,713 mi
Last recorded51,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RJX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 50,796 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 50,101 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 50,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 49,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 47,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 47,767 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brakes. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall and cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake disc's. worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 46,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed yre wall age related cracking exposing ply cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2016 43,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,204 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,796 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes/componants,floor pan and exhaust.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes/componants,floor pan and exhaust.

Pass 9 May 2013 39,431 miles

1.corrosion under vehicle 2.corrosion to brake pipes/ferrules/components.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,939 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,433 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,936 miles

Powersteering has slight pull to left

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,449 miles

ride height low

Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,258 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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ML51 RJX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML51 RJX, 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 ML51 RJX registered?

ML51 RJX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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