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WJ51 WVO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,620 mi
Last recorded24,620 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WVO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 24,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 24,179 miles

both front tyres ae uneven in tread

Fail 13 May 2025 24,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres ae uneven in tread

Pass 20 May 2024 24,000 miles

both front tyre are uneven in tread on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2024 23,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

both front tyre are uneven in tread on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2023 23,657 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 23,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 23,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 22,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,899 miles

Both rear tyres worn to limit and cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,274 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,846 miles

offside and nearside front tyres on 2mm on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,907 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner edge and wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 14,342 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 8,982 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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WJ51 WVO 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 87.5%.

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 WJ51 WVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 WVO registered?

WJ51 WVO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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