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WV51 NBB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,518 mi
Last recorded25,518 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 NBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 25,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 25,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 24,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 24,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 22,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 22,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 21,894 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,895 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (estimated by visual inspection) (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to centre rear brake ferrule

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake bind nearside rear

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,397 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 20,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,013 miles

offside front tyre low on edge.

offside rear tyre low in midd.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,396 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 NBB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WV51 NBB, 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 WV51 NBB registered?

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

Is WV51 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 NBB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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