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LS51 EFB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 EFB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,140 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 84,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,859 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 83,527 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 83,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,973 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 82,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,629 miles

slight blow on flexi

Fail 23 Jan 2021 81,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight blow on flexi

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,826 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 79,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 79,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 74,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2013 60,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

rear exhaust box strap missing

washer working but coming out under bonnet

Pass 22 May 2013 60,758 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust box strap missing

washer working but coming out under bonnet

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 29,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,885 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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LS51 EFB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 LS51 EFB, 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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LS51 EFB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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