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YT51 VUB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 VUB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,039 miles

Front to rear coolant, steel pipes, corroded

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general corrosion to its assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear frames have corrosion, heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed - at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Front to rear coolant, steel pipes, corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general corrosion to its assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear frames have corrosion, heavy in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,553 miles

both rear indicators show slight white light

slight movement at o/s/f wheel (poss bearing

Pass 14 May 2019 86,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,006 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,475 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake discs slihtly scored & pitted

h/brake lever has slight side play init

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,204 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front & rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake discs slihtly scored & pitted

h/brake lever has slight side play init

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front tyre perished.

off side front tyre perished and inner edge worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 44,919 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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YT51 VUB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YT51 VUB, 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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YT51 VUB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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