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LB51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,818 mi
Last recorded91,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,489 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 89,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub stabiliser adjustable suspension bar - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (camber arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake servo and master cylinder corroded

exhaust system corroded and has slight leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front tyre advance perishing on walls

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,365 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

park brake only just met minimum 16

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

park brake only just met minimum 16

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,917 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

near and offside headlamp beam patterns starting to fade

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,068 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)

advise slight oil weeps

Fail 21 Dec 2012 80,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 79,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,239 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,238 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

offside mirror is damaged needs some attention still serviceable

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,994 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 41,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MGF, 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 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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