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VK51 JDJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,832 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,111 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,300 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,444 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,859 miles

light corrosion on both outer sills at rear

strap broken on rear silencer but still secure

Fail 19 Oct 2019 70,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

light corrosion on both outer sills at rear

strap broken on rear silencer but still secure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,463 miles

small amount of light corrosion on rear n/s outer sill

Fail 2 Oct 2018 67,450 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small amount of light corrosion on rear n/s outer sill

Pass 21 Oct 2017 64,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,755 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,933 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 57,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,607 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front discs worn both sides

Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front discs worn both sides

Fail 7 Mar 2007 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 12,113 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 JDJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JDJ, 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.

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VK51 JDJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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