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RO51 YAU

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,227 mi
Last recorded74,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YAU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,215 miles

Some Perishing on offside front tyre on outer side wall

Pass 1 May 2014 73,693 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 73,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,279 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,934 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 69,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension components & both subframes

damage to osr tyre sidewall

nsr sill damaged & corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

some centre stop light bulbs inop

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,445 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded

catalytic converter rattles and heat shield corroded and insecure

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside rear light lens damaged

rear fog light switch sticks

surface corrosion to front brake discs

very difficult to select reverse gear

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,888 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 44,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 44,600 miles

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

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

Cat heat sheld loose

Front and rear sub frames rusty

NSF tyre inner wall slite

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,068 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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RO51 YAU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RO51 YAU, 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 RO51 YAU registered?

RO51 YAU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RO51 YAU safe to buy?

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