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F18 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,944 mi
Last recorded43,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 43,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 39,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,492 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 38,485 miles

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

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

offside front outer washer jet not working.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,015 miles

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)

nail in nearside front and worn on inner edge

washers would benefit from cleaning and adjusting

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre 2mm on edges

offside front tyre 2.5mm on edges

Pass 10 May 2010 35,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 10 May 2010 35,314 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2007 18,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,918 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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F18 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F18 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 F18 MGF registered?

F18 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is F18 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 MGF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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