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FD51 LHJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,296 mi
Last recorded85,296 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,296 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2012 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,454 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2011 71,405 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,931 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight damage to n/s/front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 47,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,437 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 38,408 miles

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

n/s/r inner wing cover adrift

play in steering rack

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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FD51 LHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD51 LHJ, 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 FD51 LHJ registered?

FD51 LHJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FD51 LHJ safe to buy?

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