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OE51 KUV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 KUV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 94,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken (tail box

Fail 20 Apr 2021 94,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken (tail box

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,425 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Very limited visibility on rear suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,353 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,099 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 23 Jul 2016 93,914 miles

exhaust flexipipe shroud broken but not blowing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexipipe shroud broken but not blowing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,393 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 84,393 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,972 miles

FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST.

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING LOW ON THERE INNER EDGES.

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES (REARMOST) ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR.

SUSPENSION "TRIM HIEGHT" LEVELS ARE A LITTLE LOWER THAN THAT OF A SIMILAR VEHICLE.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,673 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,819 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 43,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OE51 KUV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OE51 KUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 KUV registered?

OE51 KUV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is OE51 KUV safe to buy?

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