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VK51 JCZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 JCZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 29,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 28,852 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 28,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 28,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 24,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,234 miles

1ltr oil added for test

Fail 18 Mar 2017 23,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front suspension components corroded

oil level overfilled

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 21,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,725 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 20,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 20,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,932 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,630 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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VK51 JCZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VK51 JCZ, 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 VK51 JCZ registered?

VK51 JCZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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