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YP51 WLK

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 WLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,443 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,059 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper arm (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,872 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to underside (both subframes)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,281 miles

both sills & front /rear suspension corroded,

Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sills & front /rear suspension corroded,

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,662 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,607 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake warning lamp on

hand brake adjustment required

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,514 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,303 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 33,285 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WLK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WLK, 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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YP51 WLK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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