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YT51 NNB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,967 mi
Last recorded55,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 NNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 53,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Fail 5 May 2021 53,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,579 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp near side and off side rear (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,566 miles

Brake insecure near side front brake calaper mounting bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding near side front (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has excessive play near side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play off side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp near side and off side rear (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2017 52,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,558 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

EML on at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,592 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,982 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 26,881 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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YT51 NNB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT51 NNB, 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 YT51 NNB registered?

YT51 NNB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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