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C8 VVC

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,553 mi
Last recorded39,553 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 39,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 35,760 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 31,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 31,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,504 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,581 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 29,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,943 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,622 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,510 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 22,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 20,086 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,602 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Fail 5 Jul 2010 11,602 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,379 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,695 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 10,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,126 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 10,126 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 10,126 miles

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

offside front tyre,tread depth worn low on inside edge.

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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C8 VVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C8 VVC, 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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C8 VVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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