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LD51 VYC

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,844 mi
Last recorded28,844 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 VYC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,844 miles

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

Suspension dropped all round. Tyre clearances to wheel arches very close.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 28,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension dropped all round. Tyre clearances to wheel arches very close.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,791 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 28,766 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,678 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth low (3mm)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth low (3mm)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,492 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2015 28,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,257 miles

Outer Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,879 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 27,879 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracks on outer side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,453 miles

offside front tyre heavily cracked

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 25,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre heavily cracked

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,287 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,079 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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LD51 VYC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD51 VYC, 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 LD51 VYC registered?

LD51 VYC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LD51 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 VYC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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