2001 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · GU51 WGV
2001 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 82,011 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU51 WGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 82,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GU51 WGV Mileage History
- 06/10/202174,188 mi
- 05/10/202277,501 mi+3,313 mi
- 20/09/202380,521 mi+3,020 mi
- 04/10/202482,011 mi+1,490 mi
Average of roughly 2,612 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GU51 WGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mg Mgf (GU51 WGV) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/DepressurisationModerate
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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