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RY51 YHG

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,026 mi
Last recorded38,026 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,978 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes..

Surface corrosion on front lower arms...

Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,975 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes..

Surface corrosion on front lower arms...

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,026 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

steering wheel turns to left lock on turn plates with engine on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,199 miles

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

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,924 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,258 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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RY51 YHG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHG, 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 RY51 YHG registered?

RY51 YHG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is RY51 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 YHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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