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LT51 ZSL

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 ZSL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,981 miles

all brake discs corroded

parking brake has slight reserve travel

under vehicle corrosion to chassis and suspension components

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,121 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,809 miles

front brake disc are corroding on the inner edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake disc are corroding on the inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 39,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine oil filler metal bracket brocken

engine oil leak

front bonet water drain blocked by leaves

n/s/r tyre nail

rear indicators bulbs starting deteriating and starting to show faded yellow light

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,781 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 41,779 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,878 miles

n/s/front flasher lens cracked

n/s/rear exhaust tailend missing

Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front flasher lens cracked

n/s/rear exhaust tailend missing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,810 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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LT51 ZSL is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LT51 ZSL, 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 LT51 ZSL registered?

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

Is LT51 ZSL safe to buy?

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