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AY51 YFU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,840 mi
Last recorded46,840 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YFU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 46,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,479 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,435 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,496 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,607 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,083 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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AY51 YFU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY51 YFU, 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 AY51 YFU registered?

AY51 YFU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AY51 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 YFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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