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DN51 YKL

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,126 mi
Last recorded86,126 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,963 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,204 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 74,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,654 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,625 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,561 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DN51 YKL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN51 YKL, 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 DN51 YKL registered?

DN51 YKL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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