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LM51 VWH

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,868 mi
Last recorded65,868 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 VWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,868 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside bushes closest to the hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,210 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,210 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,346 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 57,458 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 57,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 53,841 miles

Both front Brake discs wearing thin and rusty, Both rear Brake discs rusty.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight wheel Bearing noise from n/s/f.

Pass 15 May 2010 49,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion brake pipe to nearside rear hose

corrosion rear silencer

front brake hoses corroded

offside front headlamp chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,004 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,512 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,729 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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LM51 VWH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM51 VWH, 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 LM51 VWH registered?

LM51 VWH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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