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NJ51 XZX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,489 mi
Last recorded111,489 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XZX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 111,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 109,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 105,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,384 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,384 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r outer c/v gaiter split

Fail 31 Aug 2012 88,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r outer c/v gaiter split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,476 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,858 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge /needs tracking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,614 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 75,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,130 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,452 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 21,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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NJ51 XZX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NJ51 XZX, 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 NJ51 XZX registered?

NJ51 XZX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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