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RT51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,639 mi
Last recorded38,639 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,639 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 38,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,088 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,075 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 33,386 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 32,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,641 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 31,140 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre's cracking & perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,212 miles

CATALYST RATTLES

EMISSIONS TEST, CO VERY HIGH

FOOT BRAKE EFFORT VERY LOW (52%)

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90-95% WORN (3.5.1g)

Front WASHERS WEAK

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,559 miles

CATALYST RATTLES

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,669 miles

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

catalyst rattles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

hand brake lever sticks slightly on (warning light comes on)

ns screen washers weak (part blocked)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

suspension low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,637 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,774 miles

Nearside rear side light has slight interaction with indicator when on together

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Your vehicle has only just met the service brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,772 miles

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

Nearside rear side light has slight interaction with indicator when on together

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,445 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,812 miles

slight rear brake judder/disc,s distorted

suspension low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,647 miles

engine management light stays on

suspension too low

Fail 25 Nov 2008 19,643 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light stays on

suspension too low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,842 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit on the outer edge.

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,253 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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RT51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RT51 MGF, 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 RT51 MGF registered?

RT51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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