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GJ51 LZF

2001 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,447 mi
Last recorded36,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LZF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 36,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 28,230 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 28,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,464 miles

Battry loose but not insecure

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,718 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,819 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,840 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,912 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 13,932 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 7,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 7,326 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 LZF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

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

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