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WG51 NTM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,306 mi
Last recorded58,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 NTM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,306 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shockers lower bushes worn

phone mount in front of hazard switch

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,253 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 51,229 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight coolant leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,757 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,364 miles

Engine coolent leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,032 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,680 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,680 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,268 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,364 miles

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 26 Mar 2007 34,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,457 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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WG51 NTM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG51 NTM, 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 WG51 NTM registered?

WG51 NTM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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