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SO51 MSO

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,981 mi
Last recorded107,981 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 MSO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 107,981 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2026 107,981 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,899 miles

handbrake just made 16% pass limit

vehicle has light chassis and subframe corrosion / been under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,668 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 98,668 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,306 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded & slight leak not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rea exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rea exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,739 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,198 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,052 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,929 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,918 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

some corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,135 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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SO51 MSO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO51 MSO, 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 SO51 MSO registered?

SO51 MSO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SO51 MSO safe to buy?

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