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WJ51 YYU

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YYU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,520 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 7 Mar 2017 85,456 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,321 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,094 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,842 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,956 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Fail 3 Dec 2008 74,925 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,796 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,372 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 45,122 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 45,122 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WJ51 YYU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ51 YYU, 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 WJ51 YYU registered?

WJ51 YYU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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