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VA51 WTO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,847 mi
Last recorded57,847 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WTO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 57,847 miles

Front front discs poor

Front oil leak on engine

Rear brake pipes rusting

Rear rear discs poor

Pass 29 Jun 2024 56,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,498 miles

Front wipers poor

rusty under car

Pass 12 Mar 2022 53,444 miles

Rear rusting under car

Pass 8 Apr 2021 50,406 miles

Rear rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,202 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 46,481 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,546 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 28,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 23,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,319 miles

slight lift in front n/s upper ball joint

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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VA51 WTO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 VA51 WTO, 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 VA51 WTO registered?

VA51 WTO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VA51 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 WTO 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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