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G789 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,579 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 79,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 78,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 77,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 70,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only 59%

Fail 22 May 2018 70,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only 59%

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads approx; 70% worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,538 miles

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc;s worn thin and poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,889 miles

Suspention height low

Fail 20 Dec 2013 61,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre side walls perished and cracking

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

Suspention height low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front dicsc worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,997 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hydrolastic suspension low

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,195 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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G789 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G789 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 G789 MGF registered?

G789 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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