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G101 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,012 mi
Last recorded34,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 34,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 33,269 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 30,179 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 30,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 29,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 29,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 28,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 27,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 23,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2014 23,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,378 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 16,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,537 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,733 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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G101 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G101 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 G101 MGF registered?

G101 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is G101 MGF safe to buy?

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