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WV51 YTU

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 63,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 63,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

coolant pipework corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2020 63,654 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front indicator product on lens

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant pipework corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,708 miles

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

exhaust leaking

front brake discs corroded and worn

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 57,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust leaking

front brake discs corroded and worn

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Oct 2012 55,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,710 miles

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,024 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES & ON LEGAL LIMIT !!

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,562 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

nearside wiper blade split unsure if it will clear screen when washer fault repaired

small engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 YTU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTU, 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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WV51 YTU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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