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YG51 EUE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 EUE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 53,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 53,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,084 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,925 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 52,915 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,085 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,085 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,578 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

ehaust back box slight deteriated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

ehaust back box slight deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,331 miles

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

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

nearside front brake ndisc slightly pitted and corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall - tread slightly split

offside front brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall - tread slightly split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,128 miles

Slight play at both rear wheels

Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,684 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 25,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG51 EUE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG51 EUE, 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 YG51 EUE registered?

YG51 EUE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is YG51 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 EUE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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