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GJ51 LYY

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,717 mi
Last recorded41,717 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LYY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 41,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,720 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,763 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Coolant leak thermostat housing weeping ()

Rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 24 May 2016 33,950 miles

OSF brake slightly grabbing

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 32,977 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 32,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,536 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,543 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,213 miles

Front brake out-of-balance recorded figure close to maximum - 24% recorded, 25% max permitted - nearside slightly weaker

Small cuts/splits to inner wall of nearside rear tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 18,713 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 18,713 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,814 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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GJ51 LYY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ51 LYY, 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 GJ51 LYY registered?

GJ51 LYY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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