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LT51 ZSG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 ZSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 91,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,256 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,608 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,022 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 78,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,853 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate cracked

high level brake light has segment not working

Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system aged and de-graded.

F.N.plate cracked.

Front discs corroded.

High level brake light,1 segment inop.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear indicators whitening.

Various heavy oil leaks noted.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,249 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers slight smear

n/s/r wheel rim distorted

oil and coolant leaks

one segment of high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front number plate cracked

front wipers slight smear

n/s/r wheel rim distorted

oil and coolant leaks

one segment of high level brake light not working

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2012 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all shock absorbers have misting of oil / damp

exhaust heavily corroded / cat heatshield corroded and loose / hangers very corroded

front brake hoses aged / corroded on pipework sections

front registration plate cracked

hydrogas suspension low on o/s/f requires attention

Fail 2 May 2012 68,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all shock absorbers have misting of oil / damp

exhaust heavily corroded / cat heatshield corroded and loose / hangers very corroded

front brake hoses aged / corroded on pipework sections

front registration plate cracked

hydrogas suspension low on o/s/f requires attention

Pass 7 May 2011 59,018 miles

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f trackrod end worn and has movement in balljoint

Fail 19 Apr 2010 48,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,792 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 38,083 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 33,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LT51 ZSG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT51 ZSG, 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 LT51 ZSG registered?

LT51 ZSG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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