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LM51 JZX

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 JZX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,671 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,181 miles

engine oil leak

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

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

nsr outer cv boot has small amount of grease leaking

suspension height low

Pass 3 May 2017 73,720 miles

Electric Power steering pulls to the left

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

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

Suspension height low

Pass 11 May 2016 69,607 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,450 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,433 miles

cat exhaust rattle

power stearing light on l/hand turn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,658 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 47,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,364 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,782 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

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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LM51 JZX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM51 JZX, 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 LM51 JZX registered?

LM51 JZX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LM51 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 JZX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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