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LS51 POJ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,407 mi
Last recorded64,407 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 POJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,407 miles

Oil leak

end off offside rear exhaust pipe missing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

end off offside rear exhaust pipe missing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,398 miles

oil leak from autobox pipe

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

oil leak from autobox pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,367 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

strong advice n/s/f tyre inner edge very worn

water leak on cooling system pipe under car

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

strong advice n/s/f tyre inner edge very worn

water leak on cooling system pipe under car

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,471 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

nsftyre worn close to 1.6mm on inner edge

osf nsf brake discs worn to min thickness

osf nsf brake pads worn close to min thickness

osr nsr brake pads wearing thin (about 90% worn)

play detected in osr nsr inner and outer upper and lower susspension joints and bushes but not considered excessive

slight dampness at nsf shock absorber

Fail 25 Mar 2009 25,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

nsftyre worn close to 1.6mm on inner edge

osf nsf brake discs worn to min thickness

osf nsf brake pads worn close to min thickness

osr nsr brake pads wearing thin (about 90% worn)

osr tyre worn badly on inner edge & close to 1.6mm

play detected in osr nsr inner and outer upper and lower susspension joints and bushes but not considered excessive

slight dampness at nsf shock absorber

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2008 14,780 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,468 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 10,468 miles

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

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

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 POJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 POJ, 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 LS51 POJ registered?

LS51 POJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LS51 POJ safe to buy?

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