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E18 VVC

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,124 mi
Last recorded46,124 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,124 miles

Electric power steering appears to have a fault not indicated by the warning light - Will turn the steering all on its own

Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,622 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 44,550 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 44,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,413 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 44,406 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,588 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 16,080 miles

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

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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E18 VVC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E18 VVC registered?

E18 VVC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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