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SJ51 YDU

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YDU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

minor leak on rear exhaust joint

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

minor leak on rear exhaust joint

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,927 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 69,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,904 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 68,047 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 66,075 miles

Coolant leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,075 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,221 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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SJ51 YDU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ51 YDU, 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 SJ51 YDU registered?

SJ51 YDU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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