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YT51 VYW

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,624 mi
Last recorded63,624 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,624 miles

N/S/F SUB-FRAME BOLT MISSING

O/S/R REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKS LEAKING SLIGHT

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,505 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,228 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,048 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm and perished

Fail 2 Nov 2012 60,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres at 3mm and perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,634 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded and broke off, exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,904 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,314 miles

Front discs started to corrode on inner faces

Nearside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,421 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 VYW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT51 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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