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MW51 FYK

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 FYK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 83,504 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,755 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides ( N/s/f + O/s/f ) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box band broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,704 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust box band broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,667 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,664 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,600 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,879 miles

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

rear exhaust box band broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,759 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box band brocken

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,510 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)

exhaust system deterated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,799 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,137 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear inner wing panel is insecure and hanging down

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,534 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates are delaminating

offside rear inner wing splash panel is insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,007 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 57,007 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,435 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn and loose

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 FYK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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