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YD51 FWF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,022 mi
Last recorded76,022 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FWF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 76,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 76,022 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and offside rear brake discs corroded

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2020 75,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,685 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

various surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,683 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

various surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,722 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,720 miles

Emissions not tested Due to above fault (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,430 miles

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Metal pipe section of hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe section of hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

front sub frame heavily corroded

nearside front brake pad worn

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded and insecure

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,948 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 52,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension sub-frame corroded.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front suspension sub-frame corroded.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 46,473 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,557 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 32,529 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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YD51 FWF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YD51 FWF, 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 YD51 FWF registered?

YD51 FWF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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