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C208 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC208 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 128,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,205 miles

Front Subframe and Lower Arms VERY Rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe Very Rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2024 128,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,798 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 127,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake lines corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake lines corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 127,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 126,842 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 126,842 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,945 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 118,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 115,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 113,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,275 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 107,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,905 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,860 miles

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

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

front tyres cracks in tread + wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,056 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 78,056 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 65,588 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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C208 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C208 MGF, 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 C208 MGF registered?

C208 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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