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VO51 SJX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 SJX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 78,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,619 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front steel pipe ends corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex covered in sealer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre 3 mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 77,603 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front steel pipe ends corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex covered in sealer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre 3 mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,418 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 76,380 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills inner and outer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2021 76,060 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 76,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust system insecure Silencer mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,115 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,046 miles

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,687 miles

Front Brake discs corroded around inner face

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,022 miles

n/s front tyre 2-2.5mm

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,928 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Fail 2 Jul 2007 49,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,896 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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VO51 SJX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

VO51 SJX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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