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OW51 LZN

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LZN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,034 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,075 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,644 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape (Inner Edge)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 94,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape (Inner Edge)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,410 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 90,409 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,972 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,889 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,285 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)

Under floor coolant pipes rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2016 79,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under floor coolant pipes rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,804 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 68,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,871 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension balljoints

Fail 22 Jan 2008 64,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in both rear upper suspension balljoints

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,210 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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OW51 LZN is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OW51 LZN, 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 OW51 LZN registered?

OW51 LZN is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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