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YE51 OVP

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

39,253 mi
Last recorded39,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 OVP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,253 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Under car (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both battery terminals loose

front to rear clutch pipe excessively corroded

front to rear water pipe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both battery terminals loose

front to rear clutch pipe excessively corroded

front to rear water pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,812 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,601 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 38,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre splitting on shoulder no cords visable

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 37,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,243 miles

both rear tyres are barely legal (n/s worst)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,924 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 30,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,374 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 24,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,549 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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YE51 OVP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YE51 OVP, 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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YE51 OVP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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