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LS51 YGK

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,140 mi
Last recorded55,140 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,140 miles

Engine management on

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 29 Feb 2024 55,140 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management on

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside waxed

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,336 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood.

Pass 2 May 2017 52,171 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Suspension and brake components corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,798 miles

Front and rear subframes, suspension components and rear floors/inner sills weak due to corrosion

Front brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2016 51,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front and rear subframes, suspension components and rear floors/inner sills weak due to corrosion

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,439 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,438 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,117 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2008 31,117 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)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,111 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (inner edge)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,846 miles

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

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

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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LS51 YGK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS51 YGK, 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 LS51 YGK registered?

LS51 YGK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is LS51 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 YGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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