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VN51 YGU

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YGU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 71,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2025 71,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 68,021 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,368 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

S.R.S lamp came on once at start of test, then stayed off for remainder of test. possible fault developing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,601 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,601 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,568 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,212 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,017 miles

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on all brake discs(vehicle been standing)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,690 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,466 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,821 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,660 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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VN51 YGU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green 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 VN51 YGU, 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 VN51 YGU registered?

VN51 YGU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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