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J88 SWH

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 SWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,444 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2025 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn & feathered on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn & feathered on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,893 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 44,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 36,572 miles

Rear exhaust fixing in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,308 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 31,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2011 27,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 27,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,152 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 20 Jun 2009 21,750 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,571 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)

brake effort low

exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 12 Jul 2008 19,571 miles

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

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

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)

brake effort low

exhaust tail pipes missing

suspension low

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,496 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,226 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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J88 SWH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J88 SWH, 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 J88 SWH registered?

J88 SWH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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