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FA51 YRX

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YRX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 72,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 72,108 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 71,404 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,173 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 71,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,947 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 69,946 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 69,874 miles

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

coolant pipes leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2020 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant pipes leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,353 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,435 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,971 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 58,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 58,393 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 56,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre lightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,730 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,726 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,397 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,593 miles

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

windsreen washers weak

Pass 20 Sep 2005 34,511 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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FA51 YRX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA51 YRX, 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 FA51 YRX registered?

FA51 YRX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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