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FN51 YYS

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,284 mi
Last recorded48,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YYS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight at caliper (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rattle from catalyst

Pass 1 Aug 2024 42,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 42,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,184 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 41,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 41,059 miles

advise o/s/r tyre shouldered on inside edge +o/s/f tyre wearing uneven [lumpy]

Pass 3 May 2016 40,773 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneven and shouldered on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2015 40,447 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing uneven+o/s/r tyre shouleered on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2014 40,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,029 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,317 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

back box has broken bracket but is still secure

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limits on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 35,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 34,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,089 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hand brake high

Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,822 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 32,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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FN51 YYS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN51 YYS, 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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FN51 YYS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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