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NU51 FWT

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 FWT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,103 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 74,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 71,683 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,841 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 70,633 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic clutch fluid pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 May 2022 70,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Hydraulic clutch fluid pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,417 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,596 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,275 miles

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

coolent leak from main pipe under car

ride hight of vehicle below manufacture spec

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,046 miles

suspension ride height low requires repressurerizing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,973 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,162 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 53,162 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake just passed 16%

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,813 miles

brake pipes corroded

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

radiator in poor condition

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,285 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to exhaust

front number plate starting to discolour

headlight aim on minimum

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,948 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion bracket corroded

metal coolent pipes corroded and starting to leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,593 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 28,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NU51 FWT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NU51 FWT, 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 NU51 FWT registered?

NU51 FWT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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