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YH51 WVL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,234 mi
Last recorded115,234 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 WVL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 115,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust upper heat shield not fully secure

Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 104,781 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,369 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,891 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side face (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 76,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,325 miles

Oil leak

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

underbody of vehicle is dry , advise wax oil

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,672 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

nsr tyre perished and splitting no cords exposed

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

nsr tyre perished and splitting no cords exposed

Pass 3 May 2012 51,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc corroded on inner edge

no interor mirror

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,380 miles

Both rear tyres have a nail in them

Front brake discs are wearing

O/s rear tyre has a small cut on inner wall

Rear plastic window has been torn

N/s rear tyre has a tear/cut around the inner wall, but no signs of cords showing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both rear tyres have a nail in them

Front brake discs are wearing

O/s rear tyre has a small cut on inner wall

N/s rear tyre has a tear/cut around the inner wall, but no signs of cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,085 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 42,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 40,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WVL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVL, 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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YH51 WVL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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