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WV51 FHW

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,482 mi
Last recorded35,482 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 FHW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,482 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 35,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,638 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 33,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,367 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 32,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,709 miles

tread very low on the inner side of the nearside front tyre but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,705 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,148 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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WV51 FHW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WV51 FHW, 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

How do I check the history of WV51 FHW?

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What year was WV51 FHW registered?

WV51 FHW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WV51 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 FHW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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