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AP51 LYY

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,897 mi
Last recorded74,897 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LYY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 74,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inside wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,386 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 61,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cutting out on inside

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 49,523 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. N/S/F HEADLAMP HAS STONE CHIP

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,796 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,926 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,941 miles

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

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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AP51 LYY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AP51 LYY, 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 AP51 LYY registered?

AP51 LYY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AP51 LYY safe to buy?

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