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B16 JRA

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,462 mi
Last recorded46,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 44,992 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,117 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,246 miles

N S F disc corroded O S R disc corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 36,245 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

N S F disc corroded O S R disc corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,319 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,250 miles

offside front tyre wesaring badly on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 33,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wesaring badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,459 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,013 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,311 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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B16 JRA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold 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 B16 JRA, 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 B16 JRA registered?

B16 JRA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is B16 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 JRA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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