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LR51 MGF

2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,083 mi
Last recorded40,083 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc42,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,083 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,184 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside headlight lens cracked

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,234 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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LR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 42,998 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR51 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR51 MGF registered?

LR51 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 MGF shows 4 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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