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VU51 YNF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,602 mi
Last recorded23,602 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YNF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 23,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 23,356 miles

Play in o/s rear upper ball joint

Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,647 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 22,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 22,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 21,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 21,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,056 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,907 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,517 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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VU51 YNF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU51 YNF, 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 VU51 YNF registered?

VU51 YNF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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