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LB51 ZFL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,473 mi
Last recorded57,473 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 57,472 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side NOT WORKING. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,591 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) NOT SECURED TOO HUB. (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WORN OUT OF SHAPE. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,493 miles

advise nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

advise rear tie arm bushs have slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,493 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

advise rear tie arm bushs have slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,356 miles

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,099 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,566 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,974 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 49,974 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 483,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 24,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre perished

n/sf tyre sidewall kerb damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 16,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,514 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 ZFL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

LB51 ZFL is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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