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YL51 XEF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,474 mi
Last recorded70,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 XEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 70,474 miles

Fluid suspension low

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

Pass 16 May 2015 69,380 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,038 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

slight corrosion on coolant pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,059 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioating.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,258 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust flexible section slightly deterioated.

front brakes imbalance close to limit.

oil leaks noted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 51,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,425 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,005 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2009 43,003 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

No lights fitted at time of test

both front brakes binding

n/s/r tyre wearing low and wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2007 34,977 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

o/s/f n/s/f & n/s/r o/s/r suspension low

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,977 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f n/s/f & n/s/r o/s/r suspension low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,255 miles

both front disc's slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YL51 XEF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YL51 XEF, 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 YL51 XEF registered?

YL51 XEF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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