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YH51 BSM

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,785 mi
Last recorded76,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BSM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2014 74,594 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 66,311 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Very slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension tie bar bushes.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,311 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Very slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension tie bar bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,167 miles

Centre coolant pipe started to leak

Centre mirror slight loose

O/S/F tyre are close to limit on inner edge

Oil started to leak

Slightly play on N/S/R lower arm outer bushed

Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,167 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre coolant pipe started to leak

Centre mirror slight loose

Different size tyres are fitted front and rear

Handbrake light stays on

O/S/F tyre are close to limit on inner edge

Oil started to leak

Slightly play on N/S/R lower arm outer bushed

Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear stalizer bush has slight play

rear brake discs slighly pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear brake discs slighly pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,896 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 17,673 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 17,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YH51 BSM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YH51 BSM, 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 YH51 BSM registered?

YH51 BSM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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