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YP51 OLT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 OLT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,000 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 69,000 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,275 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,233 miles

Power steering gives slightly more assistance to the left than to the right

Wipers not 100%

Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering gives slightly more assistance to the left than to the right

Wipers not 100%

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,216 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,309 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,309 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 34,213 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 25,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YP51 OLT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP51 OLT, 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 YP51 OLT registered?

YP51 OLT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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