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SR51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,183 mi
Last recorded39,183 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 36,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 36,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,752 miles

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,945 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f brake disc inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,781 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,191 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 30,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,983 miles

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

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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SR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SR51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR51 MGF?

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What year was SR51 MGF registered?

SR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SR51 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 MGF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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