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K976 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,532 mi
Last recorded32,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 32,532 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 31,810 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 31,809 miles

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,142 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,550 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 30,080 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,394 miles

all exhaust system is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,623 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,466 miles

Front Flex detiorated rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 27,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Flex detiorated rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,514 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front both sides (2.7.3)

parking brake warning light switch is faulty

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,385 miles

back box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are bold on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,694 miles

n\s\f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 14,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,232 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 13,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K976 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver 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 K976 MGF, 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 K976 MGF registered?

K976 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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