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LB51 HBN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,764 mi
Last recorded49,764 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 49,764 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 49,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 48,992 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,863 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,212 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm centre bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,002 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,307 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,430 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Suspension low

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,028 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn slighty

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,151 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 18,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

one horn not working

rear number plate backing fault

suspension trim heights very low

Pass 14 Dec 2005 14,797 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 HBN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

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

Is LB51 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HBN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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