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RV51 VOT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VOT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,154 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 59,153 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ENGINE OVER HEATING (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROLL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROLL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OVER HEATING

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has stone in tread

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 51,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch cover (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has stone in tread

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 48,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,496 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 44,496 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,056 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,389 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,405 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,361 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 20,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

N/S/F SUSPENTION HEIGHT ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,677 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,854 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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RV51 VOT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV51 VOT, 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 RV51 VOT registered?

RV51 VOT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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