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GJ51 YMD

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YMD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 71,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis has surface corrosion

suspension is low but not excessively

Fail 14 Nov 2020 71,961 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis has surface corrosion

suspension is low but not excessively

Pass 18 May 2019 71,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perrished

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished and spliting

Pass 15 May 2017 66,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,696 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak,radiator

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread but has no exsposed cords

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,237 miles

adv both front and rear sub frames badly corroded

adv both rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

osf front brake slight binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 56,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,601 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,992 miles

Advise corrosion on offside front lower wishbone, not weakend

Advise wear and corrosion on front discs

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,783 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle ride height slighlty low

Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 27,401 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 YMD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc 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 GJ51 YMD, 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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GJ51 YMD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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