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WN51 YDU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 YDU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 40,457 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 40,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,892 miles

Nearside Front slight lag on service brake application

Fail 23 Sep 2019 39,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight lag on service brake application

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,557 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear end of outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 38,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall is split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,543 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,525 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective turns to the left when vehicle start up does not stay strait (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,214 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,218 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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WN51 YDU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WN51 YDU, 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 WN51 YDU registered?

WN51 YDU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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