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VO51 HLW

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 HLW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 51,707 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 51,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,013 miles

Both front and rear subframe mounts corroded.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper hub ball joint dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm has slight play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn unevenly and on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,095 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframe mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 49,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframe mountings corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount broken.

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,976 miles

inner wing covers loose

osf tyre on edge

osr tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 May 2015 43,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inner wing covers loose

osf tyre on edge

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2014 40,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 37,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,290 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,952 miles

front wheels foul on plastic arch liners on lock to lock

general underbody corrosion, brakes hose ferrals corroding

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low and wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2010 33,918 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wheels foul on plastic arch liners on lock to lock

general underbody corrosion, brakes hose ferrals corroding

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low and wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,025 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,831 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,782 miles

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

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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VO51 HLW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VO51 HLW, 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 VO51 HLW registered?

VO51 HLW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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