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RO51 XAB

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,572 mi
Last recorded34,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 34,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 34,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 34,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,510 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,507 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 30,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake disc pitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 22,952 miles

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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RO51 XAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RO51 XAB, 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 RO51 XAB registered?

RO51 XAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RO51 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XAB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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