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HF51 WYD

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,470 mi
Last recorded53,470 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 WYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 53,470 miles

OIL LEAK , NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL , NOISE ON ENGINE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,649 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,866 miles

wipers perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,075 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 33,064 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,714 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,751 miles

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

front suspension height low

Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,239 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,128 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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HF51 WYD 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 76.9%.

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 HF51 WYD, 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 HF51 WYD registered?

HF51 WYD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 WYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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