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M99 LBJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,567 mi
Last recorded30,567 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 LBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 30,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2024 30,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,800 miles

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

under sill applied for protection

Pass 6 Jun 2022 28,721 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil FRONT AND REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 27,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 27,962 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,067 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 26,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,513 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 23,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,003 miles

both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2011 20,003 miles

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

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

both front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2010 18,940 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,930 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 14,045 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,586 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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M99 LBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M99 LBJ, 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 M99 LBJ registered?

M99 LBJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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