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BD51 YUT

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,721 mi
Last recorded32,721 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YUT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,721 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 32,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,797 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2016 28,059 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,527 miles

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

rear tyres perishing on inner side walls

wear nearside tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,207 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 22,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,600 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 19,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,076 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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BD51 YUT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD51 YUT, 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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BD51 YUT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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