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BT51 YZL

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

8,854 mi
Last recorded8,854 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YZL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 8,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 8,724 miles

o/s front brake slightly lagging

rear tyre build years o/s 2001 n/s 2003

Pass 11 Aug 2020 8,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 8,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 7,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 6,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,502 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 5,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 4,815 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 4,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 3,934 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 YZL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

BT51 YZL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BT51 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 YZL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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