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H26 DJJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,601 mi
Last recorded60,601 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 DJJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 60,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 58,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 58,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 56,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 56,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 53,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,124 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 50,124 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,852 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,273 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 42,273 miles

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

tracking needs attention

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,131 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 38,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,699 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,750 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,034 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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H26 DJJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H26 DJJ, 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 H26 DJJ registered?

H26 DJJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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