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G5 JEB

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 JEB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,695 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 89,682 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine rattle

flexi worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine rattle

flexi worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,019 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,019 miles

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,730 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front subframe bushes worn /lower arm bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,388 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 62,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,687 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,074 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,085 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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G5 JEB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G5 JEB, 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 G5 JEB registered?

G5 JEB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is G5 JEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 JEB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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