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YG51 MOJ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,131 mi
Last recorded78,131 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 MOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 78,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 78,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,777 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 74,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 74,213 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,312 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle undersealed at time of test.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,691 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,547 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,735 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 65,735 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,931 miles

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,131 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 40,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 29,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YG51 MOJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG51 MOJ, 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 MOJ registered?

YG51 MOJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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