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RO51 XJF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,839 mi
Last recorded35,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 XJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 35,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 35,731 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 35,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 33,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 33,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 28,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 26,335 miles

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

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

The near side front tyre outer wall and tread are cracking.

The off side front tyre outer wall has a cut in it.No ply visible on inspection.

The off side windscreen washer jets are giving a weak spay pattern.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,335 miles

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

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

The near side front tyre outer wall and tread are cracking.

The off side front tyre outer wall has a cut in it.No ply visible on inspection.

The off side windscreen washer jets are giving a weak spay pattern.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 25,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,805 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 23,805 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,482 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,664 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 XJF 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 87%.

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 XJF, 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 RO51 XJF?

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What year was RO51 XJF registered?

RO51 XJF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is RO51 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 XJF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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