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LB51 EWN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,941 mi
Last recorded77,941 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 EWN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,598 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,798 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,900 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 49,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

RECC BR FLUID CHANGE==REAR WINDOW FADING==BR FLUID LOW==RAD FINS POOR==OSF TYRE SCRUBBING ON2MM ==OSR TYRE 2.5MM==RECC 4 WHEEL ALIGN

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 EWN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EWN, 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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LB51 EWN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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