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SY51 ZNN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,321 mi
Last recorded37,321 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ZNN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 37,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 336,305 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 336,305 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,565 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 32,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,338 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,116 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 31,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 29,125 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,311 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 28,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,079 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,077 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,804 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 23,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SY51 ZNN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SY51 ZNN, 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 SY51 ZNN registered?

SY51 ZNN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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