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J15 VNG

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,500 mi
Last recorded14,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 VNG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 14,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 14,473 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 14,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

suspension ride hight appears to be low,suspension pressures may need adjusting

Fail 7 Apr 2021 14,313 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

suspension ride hight appears to be low,suspension pressures may need adjusting

Pass 30 May 2019 14,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,079 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 14,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,690 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,200 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,286 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 11,585 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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J15 VNG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J15 VNG, 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 J15 VNG registered?

J15 VNG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is J15 VNG safe to buy?

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