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LB51 ZDZ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,895 mi
Last recorded55,895 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ZDZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 55,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very poor (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, been for some time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 55,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, been for some time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 55,001 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 55,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 53,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on 3mm tread and wearing inside edges

nearside front mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 49,689 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

Fail 7 May 2012 49,658 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 6 May 2011 48,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs poor

Fail 5 May 2011 48,493 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,375 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,367 miles

steering slightly easy when turned to left lock than right lock . acceptable at time of mot test

Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,789 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 ZDZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

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

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