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DDZ 166

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 166
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,295 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 79,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 77,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,242 miles

Vehicle Undersealed

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Driveshaft Seal Weeping Slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2022 77,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Driveshaft Oil Seal Weeping Slightly

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,414 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,776 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,585 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,752 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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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DDZ 166 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DDZ 166, 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 DDZ 166 registered?

DDZ 166 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DDZ 166 safe to buy?

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