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BT51 YZG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,312 mi
Last recorded37,312 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YZG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 37,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 36,811 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 36,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,109 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 35,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,924 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 26,572 miles

o/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 26,572 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre running off on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,351 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,965 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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BT51 YZG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT51 YZG, 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 BT51 YZG registered?

BT51 YZG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BT51 YZG safe to buy?

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