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VE51 YLO

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YLO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 54,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 54,497 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 54,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 54,209 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 54,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,976 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 53,972 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe into fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 53,972 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 53,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 53,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,527 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe and suspension points corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 52,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,766 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 51,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 50,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,370 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 26 May 2011 43,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering pulling to left when driven

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,468 miles

inner face of n/s/f discs is showing signs of corrosion but braking effort was good and even

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,856 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r n/s/r bottom arm outer bushes slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,237 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s/r n/s/r bottom lower arms middle bushes slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,767 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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VE51 YLO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VE51 YLO, 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

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What year was VE51 YLO registered?

VE51 YLO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VE51 YLO safe to buy?

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