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WK51 WDS

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,078 mi
Last recorded102,078 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 WDS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow response and slightly low effort (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T.C.A Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T.C.A Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,901 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive T/M. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,534 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 97,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,567 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,744 miles

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,533 miles

Slight corrosion on the offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,795 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavey surface corrosion on front sub frame

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

slight corrosion on offside and nearside sills at rear

Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,338 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,886 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing almost bald on the inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,982 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,202 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,161 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

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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WK51 WDS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK51 WDS, 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 WK51 WDS registered?

WK51 WDS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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