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WV51 YTC

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,586 mi
Last recorded95,586 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YTC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,586 miles

Chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 95,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 94,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,150 miles

offside rear track control arm slight play inner joint

Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear track control arm slight play inner joint

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,451 miles

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

offside rear suspension joint slight movement

Fail 4 Sep 2018 92,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

offside rear suspension joint slight movement

Pass 29 Aug 2017 91,025 miles

Rear Brake imbalance is 27%

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,388 miles

Both head lights adjusters require attention

drivers view require attention

front and rear suspension requires attention

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,980 miles

Drivers view requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Windscreen requires attention

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,568 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,405 miles

n/s rear tie bar bush has slight play

o/s rear tie bar inner bush has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,354 miles

o/s/r track rod has play at the inner bush

Fail 10 Aug 2012 80,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r track rod has play at the inner bush

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,517 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,515 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine is over heating

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,817 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,817 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,024 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,048 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,136 miles

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

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 YTC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV51 YTC, 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 WV51 YTC registered?

WV51 YTC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 2001.

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