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KL51 LFA

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,360 mi
Last recorded42,360 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 LFA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 42,360 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 42,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Broken in half (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes at rear, where they join the flexi pipes, are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 41,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 39,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,777 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

clutch fluid level low

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,943 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 37,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r handbrake low

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,026 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,970 miles

headlights slightly high

Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,211 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 30,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,782 miles

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,525 miles

front tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 18,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,984 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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KL51 LFA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KL51 LFA, 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 KL51 LFA registered?

KL51 LFA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KL51 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 LFA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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