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GJ51 LZD

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,308 mi
Last recorded23,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LZD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 23,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 21,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 19,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 19,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,350 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 16,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,316 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 14,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,474 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 14,474 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 5 May 2011 14,045 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 14,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,258 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,476 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 7,758 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 LZD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GJ51 LZD, 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 GJ51 LZD registered?

GJ51 LZD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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