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J28 BED

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,770 mi
Last recorded58,770 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 BED
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 58,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 57,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,778 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking

both front tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2022 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake sticking

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,514 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 54,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,348 miles

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

nearside and offside metal coolant pipes showing signs of leaking

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking between the tread and outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,723 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J28 BED is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J28 BED, 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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J28 BED is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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