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L111 LJL

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 LJL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 57,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,599 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 56,599 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 49,511 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Coolant leak centre cooling hose corroded and beginning to leak

Fail 27 Apr 2020 49,495 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Coolant leak centre cooling hose corroded and beginning to leak

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,199 miles

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Fail 14 Nov 2017 49,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,876 miles

uneven tread wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 47,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,204 miles

rear exhaust strap missing but exhaust still supported

Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust strap missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,518 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid suspension height close to minimum limit.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,255 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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L111 LJL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L111 LJL, 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 L111 LJL registered?

L111 LJL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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