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LB51 TYW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,255 mi
Last recorded39,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 TYW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 39,255 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 38,807 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 38,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre, wrong rotation for position (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre, wrong rotation for position (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre, wrong rotation for position (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 38,272 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 38,243 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 38,177 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 38,177 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,051 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 38,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,422 miles

windscreen washers are weak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear exhaust mounting strap missing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 31,436 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,052 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 30,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,615 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 28,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,383 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,293 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 TYW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

LB51 TYW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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