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LO51 LES

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 LES
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 68,860 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 68,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,720 miles

Nearside Rear Upper slight play to ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,524 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,263 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,125 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 55,125 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 38,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,146 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 30,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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LO51 LES is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LO51 LES, 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 LO51 LES registered?

LO51 LES is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LO51 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 LES shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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