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LL51 DXA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 DXA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,557 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 78,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,881 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 77,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 74,005 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,465 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/rear tyres perrishing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,075 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Feb 2016 71,060 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,281 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,929 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 49,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 38,947 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,721 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 31,721 miles

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

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

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

front to rear rad water pipe leaking

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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LL51 DXA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LL51 DXA, 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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LL51 DXA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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