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LB51 AHY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 AHY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 57,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 01/05 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 05/04 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 01/05 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 05/04 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 53,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 53,604 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,960 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,832 miles

All four lower shock absorber bushes play.

Brake fluid is slighlty low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front and rear tyre's damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,060 miles

n/s/r tyre small split on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,438 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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LB51 AHY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LB51 AHY, 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 LB51 AHY registered?

LB51 AHY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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