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Y251 XOF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,439 mi
Last recorded57,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 XOF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 57,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,707 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Coolant leak From engine area

Front and rear subframe undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre pressure appears low.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,668 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 54,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,689 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,463 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,423 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin...n/s/r perished on inner side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 42,458 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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Y251 XOF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y251 XOF, 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 Y251 XOF registered?

Y251 XOF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y251 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 XOF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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