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GU51 YRP

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,453 mi
Last recorded49,453 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,453 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,453 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,060 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,825 miles

Rear subframe showing signs of surface corrsion.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,825 miles

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

Rear subframe showing signs of surface corrsion.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 29,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,953 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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GU51 YRP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU51 YRP, 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 GU51 YRP registered?

GU51 YRP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YRP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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