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SA51 XVP

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 XVP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 101,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,317 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2023 99,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 95,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,207 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,290 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,928 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear subframe nearside front bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,811 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on n/s outer sill

Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 78,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear indicater bulb colour fading

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,942 miles

n/s and o/s rear indicater bulb colour fading

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,580 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 50,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,975 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 29 Oct 2008 34,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,067 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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SA51 XVP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SA51 XVP, 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 SA51 XVP registered?

SA51 XVP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SA51 XVP safe to buy?

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