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KS51 YLJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YLJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,464 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 69,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,501 miles

corrosion evident on both front and rear subframes

slight blow from exhaust flexible section

Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,501 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident on both front and rear subframes

slight blow from exhaust flexible section

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,070 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,440 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,544 miles

advisory.offside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,700 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,699 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,132 miles

both front tyres shoulderd on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,285 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension height low

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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KS51 YLJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS51 YLJ, 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 KS51 YLJ registered?

KS51 YLJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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