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LR51 HXD

2001 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,324 mi
Last recorded28,324 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 HXD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 28,324 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 28,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,883 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 27,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,612 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,274 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 14 Aug 2010 20,785 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 20,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,956 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,416 miles

drivers belt starting to fraye

poor h/brake performance

rear view obscured through misty window

Fail 11 Aug 2008 15,414 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers belt starting to fraye

poor h/brake performance

rear view obscured through misty window

Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 12,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,520 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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LR51 HXD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR51 HXD, 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 LR51 HXD registered?

LR51 HXD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LR51 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 HXD shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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