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YM51 TVE

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,973 mi
Last recorded41,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 TVE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,973 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 41,967 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,573 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,539 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,436 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,399 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 32,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 31,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 29,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2010 29,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,062 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 28,061 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 81,870 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,644 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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YM51 TVE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM51 TVE, 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 YM51 TVE registered?

YM51 TVE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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