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RY51 VVX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,070 mi
Last recorded67,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VVX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 67,070 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 67,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,874 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 66,551 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 66,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,086 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2017 61,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 59,853 miles

All tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 12 May 2015 58,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,723 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,330 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,547 miles

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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RY51 VVX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RY51 VVX, 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

How do I check the history of RY51 VVX?

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What year was RY51 VVX registered?

RY51 VVX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is RY51 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 VVX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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