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L111 FMG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 FMG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,689 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 71,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,689 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,467 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,106 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,642 miles

nearside front tyre is low on tread on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm

offside front tyre is low on tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,693 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

oil filler neck bracket broken

Fail 16 Jan 2014 66,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

oil filler neck bracket broken

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,463 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,284 miles

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

rear exhaust mounting rusty

rubber missing from clutch

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,042 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,084 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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L111 FMG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L111 FMG, 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 L111 FMG registered?

L111 FMG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is L111 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 FMG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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