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GU51 YPL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YPL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 77,622 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 77,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 74,081 miles

general under body corrosion

rear screen discoloured

Pass 31 Dec 2015 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 73,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,957 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,351 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,986 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nut missing off of exhaust down pipe

Pass 17 Jun 2005 39,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 39,921 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GU51 YPL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU51 YPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 YPL registered?

GU51 YPL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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