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LSL 960

2001 MG Mga

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,605 mi
Last recorded4,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mga23,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSL 960
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 4,605 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 4,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 4,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 4,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 4,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no seal visible for fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inadequately secured wiring in wheel house can touch tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured within wheel house (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 4,395 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 4,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Under Inflated

Pass 1 Jul 2021 4,262 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 4,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 44% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 4,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 4,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 56% difference during application (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 4,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 3,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 3,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 3,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 3,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 3,272 miles

O/s/f disc scored

Pass 12 May 2011 2,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 2,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 459 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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LSL 960 is a 2001 MG Mga in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 23,316 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LSL 960, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LSL 960 registered?

LSL 960 is a 2001 MG Mga, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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