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J300 OLD

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 OLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,235 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 75,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,059 miles

Service brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 71,311 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in side wall not exposing cords

Fail 9 May 2019 71,305 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cut in side wall not exposing cords

Pass 15 May 2018 67,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,717 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,966 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 60,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 60,621 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,513 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,822 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,159 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 40,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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J300 OLD is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J300 OLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J300 OLD registered?

J300 OLD is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is J300 OLD safe to buy?

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