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YG51 HNZ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,315 mi
Last recorded63,315 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HNZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,776 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

general under-body corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2024 58,776 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2023 56,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,998 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,137 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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YG51 HNZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HNZ, 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 YG51 HNZ registered?

YG51 HNZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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