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J20 AAB

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,468 mi
Last recorded35,468 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 AAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 35,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 34,507 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 34,506 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,188 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 33,806 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 33,806 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 33,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 33,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,838 miles

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 May 2016 31,916 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 31,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2015 30,709 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 30,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,682 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 28,682 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,135 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,135 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,088 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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J20 AAB is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J20 AAB, 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 J20 AAB registered?

J20 AAB is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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