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VN51 DBV

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 DBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 71,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 67,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,916 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 62,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,841 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2017 57,840 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 57,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,425 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 55,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,943 miles

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

front pads appear low

Fail 15 Jan 2014 54,943 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads appear low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,497 miles

o/s/r tyre has small split in inner side wall

Fail 11 Dec 2009 37,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre has small split in inner side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,239 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,727 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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VN51 DBV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN51 DBV, 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 VN51 DBV registered?

VN51 DBV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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