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GY51 VUV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,107 mi
Last recorded51,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VUV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 51,107 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,323 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,798 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake efficiency low

rear service brake efficiency low

Fail 27 Mar 2023 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake efficiency low

rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 28 Apr 2022 47,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,699 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,193 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 18,357 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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GY51 VUV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 GY51 VUV, 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 GY51 VUV registered?

GY51 VUV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GY51 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VUV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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