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WJ51 YYX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

47,399 mi
Last recorded47,399 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YYX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 47,399 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 47,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,127 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 42,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

both rear and both front upper ball joints have very slight lift

o/s/f tyre has slight undulation to inner tread area

Pass 10 May 2021 39,883 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 39,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 35,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 35,627 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 35,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,875 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,545 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone has been welded and repaired

Pass 7 May 2015 33,775 miles

exhaust main silencer strap corroded to excess /broken

Pass 10 May 2014 32,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 32,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 31,723 miles
Fail 9 May 2013

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,523 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,520 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 7 Jul 2010 29,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,032 miles

Advise:brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise:battery terminal loose

Advise:brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,797 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 15,785 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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WJ51 YYX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WJ51 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

WJ51 YYX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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