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ML51 RKA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,681 mi
Last recorded43,681 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RKA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,622 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Also slight cracking to n/s/f tyre.

Exhaust rear flange corroding.

N/s/r tyre has a nail in the shoulder.

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

O/s/f fog light lense cracked.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,100 miles

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

WASHER FLUID LOW

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,399 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 RKA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RKA, 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 ML51 RKA registered?

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

Is ML51 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 RKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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