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V5 HEL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,258 mi
Last recorded60,258 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 HEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 59,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 59,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,712 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,792 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 57,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,876 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 55,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,010 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

some corrosion both front suspension arms

Fail 4 Nov 2014 46,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

some corrosion both front suspension arms

Pass 13 May 2013 39,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,665 miles

both front lower wishbones getting corroded

engine oil leak

small crack centre windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower wishbones getting corroded

engine oil leak

small crack centre windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,223 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,954 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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V5 HEL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V5 HEL, 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 V5 HEL?

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What year was V5 HEL registered?

V5 HEL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is V5 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 HEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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