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MW51 FYF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,207 mi
Last recorded65,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 FYF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 65,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 60,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 59,427 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr inner sidewall slight cut

Fail 4 Mar 2015 50,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr inner sidewall slight cut

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,692 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,030 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The engine light remains on.

The n/s front brake is binding slightly..

The rear exhaust silencer is becoming deteriorated.

Fail 2 Feb 2013 46,020 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The engine light remains on.

The n/s front brake is binding slightly..

The o/s rear tyre was underinflated at time of test.

The rear exhaust silencer is becoming deteriorated.

The suspension ride height appears low .

Fail 28 Jan 2012 44,269 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbones have surface corrosion all over

engine management light stays illuminated on dash board

front subframe has lots of surface corrosion on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,269 miles

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

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

both front wishbones have surface corrosion all over

engine management light stays illuminated on dash board

front subframe has lots of surface corrosion on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,035 miles

o/s/f tyre inside edge worn

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 40,667 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

The rear exaust silencer mounting strap has corroded through .

o/s and n/s rear tyre's were underinflated at time of test . the o/s front tyre is becoming worn on the inner edge .

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,710 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 10,771 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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MW51 FYF 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 68%.

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 MW51 FYF, 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 MW51 FYF registered?

MW51 FYF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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