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J7 BEJ

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,871 mi
Last recorded44,871 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BEJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 44,864 miles

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

lecking oil

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,986 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 38,986 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,287 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,536 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 29,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,724 miles

Both front tyre worn very low on inside edge but no cord's are shown at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,162 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Front tyres wearing, inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit recommend replace

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,106 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 17,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 14,746 miles

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

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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J7 BEJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J7 BEJ, 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 J7 BEJ registered?

J7 BEJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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