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BN51 YMP

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YMP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 75,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 75,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,517 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 69,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 66,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 63,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 59,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,220 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,713 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,164 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,540 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,374 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust rear tail trims missin

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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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BN51 YMP 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 82.6%.

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 BN51 YMP, 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 BN51 YMP registered?

BN51 YMP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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