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YJ51 XFA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 XFA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,901 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,168 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

handbrake low 20%

high level stop light not working

offside and nearside rear floors corroded

service brake just met requirements 53%

Fail 12 May 2012 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

damp arond hydra units

nearside rear tyre worn

play in nearside rear track control bush and outer track bush strong advise

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2012 80,308 miles

damp arond hydra units

nearside rear tyre worn

play in nearside rear track control bush and outer track bush strong advise

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 5 Mar 2011 79,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 79,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,351 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,351 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,221 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,815 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 55,814 miles

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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YJ51 XFA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ51 XFA, 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 YJ51 XFA registered?

YJ51 XFA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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