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LB51 HMC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 28 Apr 2016 50,280 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside 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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emissions not tested over heating

front brake discs corroded

n/s door mirror broken

n/s/f tyre has a split in the side wall

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 38,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 32,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,815 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,809 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,514 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,514 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 20,422 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 HMC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

LB51 HMC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LB51 HMC safe to buy?

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