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YH51 DNO

2001 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,143 mi
Last recorded28,143 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 DNO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 27,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,889 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 26,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

No Side/Dipbeam Warning Lights, on Dash

Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,585 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 26,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear box outer skin corroding away

Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,482 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 26,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 20,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,463 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 5,855 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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YH51 DNO is a 2001 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH51 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

YH51 DNO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 DNO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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