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B5 DOH

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,398 mi
Last recorded36,398 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DOH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 36,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 32,181 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 29,224 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,736 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 23,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,292 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,536 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 17,534 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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 17 Feb 2014 16,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,427 miles

kerb damage n/s/f tyre outer side wall

suspension low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,163 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall kerb damage

suspension on low side

Pass 10 Feb 2011 15,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,602 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,460 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,037 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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B5 DOH 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 95.5%.

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 B5 DOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 DOH registered?

B5 DOH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is B5 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 DOH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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