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CV51 YAW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,349 mi
Last recorded29,349 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 YAW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,349 miles

underside components general corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,917 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 27,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 27,835 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,598 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 27,580 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF OUTER SILL/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF OUTER SILL/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 27,346 miles

front and rearsubframes surface rust and sills

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,171 miles

COOLANT LOSS INLET MANIFOLD AREA

SURFAE CORROSION FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,762 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,831 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 25,831 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,447 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 25,447 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,035 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,222 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,975 miles

timing belt ?

Fail 26 Nov 2009 20,975 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

timing belt ?

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,583 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 19,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,256 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 18,245 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,698 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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CV51 YAW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV51 YAW, 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 CV51 YAW registered?

CV51 YAW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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