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MY51 VVC

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,048 mi
Last recorded49,048 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,035 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 49,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,030 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 49,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,011 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,003 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [wishbone joint ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [upper ball joint ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,995 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 48,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,990 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat belt retraction slow

Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,899 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs pitted..

surface corrosion on underside.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs pitted.

surface corrosion on underside.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,223 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,066 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,240 miles

brake pipe joints slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded

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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MY51 VVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MY51 VVC, 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 MY51 VVC registered?

MY51 VVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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