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LB51 HCE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,556 mi
Last recorded60,556 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,039 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 54,169 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 49,916 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,175 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,486 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 39,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,116 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,997 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 32,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,760 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 HCE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HCE, 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 LB51 HCE registered?

LB51 HCE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LB51 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 HCE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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