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OV51 SXN

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SXN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,489 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 47,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,230 miles

corrosion to offside front lower suspension arm

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,942 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 41,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,936 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,631 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,909 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)

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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OV51 SXN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OV51 SXN, 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

How do I check the history of OV51 SXN?

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What year was OV51 SXN registered?

OV51 SXN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is OV51 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 SXN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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