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FE51 LWH

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 LWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,896 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight split but still prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front upper

Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight split but still prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front upper

Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight split but still prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front upper

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,943 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wear on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,781 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 33,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,046 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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FE51 LWH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE51 LWH, 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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What year was FE51 LWH registered?

FE51 LWH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is FE51 LWH safe to buy?

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