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FP51 YFG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,880 mi
Last recorded53,880 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,880 miles

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

both front and rear subframes have surface corrostion dry in places advise to wax oil

front to rear cooling pipes at rear very corroded advise to change

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,473 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,245 miles

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

Front lower chassis/body is corroding

O/s front tyre wearing in inner tread

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front lower chassis/body is corroding

O/s front tyre wearing in inner tread

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,027 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 39,759 miles

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,666 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,863 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,860 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,671 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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FP51 YFG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FP51 YFG, 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 FP51 YFG registered?

FP51 YFG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FP51 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 YFG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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