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FD51 LNX

2001 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LNX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres running off on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres running off on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,802 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDES.

ENGINE SOUNDING VERY TAPPETY

Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

ENGINE SOUNDING VERY TAPPETY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDES.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,102 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 50,407 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,373 miles

handbreak at 18%

nearside and offside front tyres going bald on the inside edges,, offside rear tyre tread at 1.8mm 185/55/r15h

Pass 18 May 2006 38,678 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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FD51 LNX is a 2001 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 LNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 25 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 LNX registered?

FD51 LNX is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is FD51 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 LNX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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