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YP51 WLX

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

77,197 mi
Last recorded77,197 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 WLX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 77,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,637 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 75,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 73,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,925 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,142 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,655 miles

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall, no cord showing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,655 miles

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

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall, no cord showing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 40,728 miles

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

Wipers do not work on top speed

Fail 11 Nov 2010 40,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers do not work on top speed

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,169 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,856 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,856 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,762 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

STEERING, power steering rack has slight leak from seal.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 35,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,893 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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YP51 WLX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YP51 WLX, 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 YP51 WLX registered?

YP51 WLX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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