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WD51 BHV

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,725 mi
Last recorded66,725 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 BHV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 66,725 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe covered in sealer slightly corroded rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 66,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe covered in sealer slightly corroded rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 65,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,574 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 63,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,442 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sills area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 63,023 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,171 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,244 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 60,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall in several places. (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,484 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

rear sub-frame mounting brackets corroding.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres nearing wear indicators.

rear sub-frame mounting brackets corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,406 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,532 miles

wipers only work on intermittant and fast speeds.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,532 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wipers only work on intermittant and fast speeds.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,812 miles

offside reversing light not working.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,812 miles

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

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

offside reversing light not working.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,651 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 15,408 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 15,408 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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WD51 BHV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WD51 BHV, 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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WD51 BHV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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