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GJ51 LXK

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,690 mi
Last recorded50,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LXK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 50,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,830 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 43,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 42,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,322 miles

exhaust flange to silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 42,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust flange to silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,815 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 41,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 40,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,135 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight crack in the o/s/f headlamp

Suspension height is low

Fail 8 Sep 2008 20,443 miles

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

brake fluid is due to be changed every 2 years

cam belt is due to be changed every 60 000 miles or every 5 years

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,443 miles

brake fluid is due to be changed every 2 years

cam belt is due to be changed every 60 000 miles or every 5 years

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,852 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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GJ51 LXK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ51 LXK, 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 GJ51 LXK registered?

GJ51 LXK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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