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VK51 XRZ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,401 mi
Last recorded47,401 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 47,401 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 47,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 47,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 44,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 44,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,700 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,843 miles

Offside Front tyre, inner edge devoid of tread

Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,843 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre, inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 11 May 2016 35,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 35,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 34,533 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,533 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 May 2014 34,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2014 34,192 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,309 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/f flasher lamp lens cracked

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 13,585 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 XRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRZ, 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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What year was VK51 XRZ registered?

VK51 XRZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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