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WV51 YSN

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YSN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 53,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF&OSF lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 53,935 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSR&OSR lower (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF&OSF corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF&OSF lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 51,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 45,281 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Fail 14 Apr 2023 45,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs deteriorated

front & rear subframes & mount areas corroded

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 17 Oct 2020 44,038 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs deteriorated

front & rear subframes & mount areas corroded

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,440 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,134 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

offside rear shocker has light misting of oil

resr exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,616 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Front brake pads low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,582 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

low park brake reserve

no postcode or bs no.on rear no.plate

union jack sticker on f/no.plate

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 4 Dec 2007 24,582 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

low park brake reserve

no postcode or bs no.on rear no.plate

union jack sticker on f/no.plate

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 18,563 miles

mild corrosion on nearside and offside lower front wish bones

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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WV51 YSN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV51 YSN, 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 WV51 YSN registered?

WV51 YSN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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