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BJZ 2973

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,189 mi
Last recorded119,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2973
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 119,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,151 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 59,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery terminals loose

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,013 miles

Fluid suspension seems low, Still having enough suspension movement to pass

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 47,013 miles

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

Fluid suspension seems low, Still having enough suspension movement to pass

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,989 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 Apr 2012 41,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,653 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 34,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,564 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,559 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,376 miles

ADVISE- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,034 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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BJZ 2973 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BJZ 2973, 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 BJZ 2973 registered?

BJZ 2973 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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