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YR51 RVZ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,415 mi
Last recorded80,415 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 RVZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak around radiator area

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,757 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,495 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 76,495 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

offside rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall and starting to get low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,977 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,079 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,142 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,341 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2007 65,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,232 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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YR51 RVZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR51 RVZ, 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 YR51 RVZ registered?

YR51 RVZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is YR51 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 RVZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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