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L333 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,831 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 87,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,825 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,882 miles

Front lower suspension arms are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes between flexy brake hoses are showing some deterioration/rust

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,285 miles

your service and park brake have only just met the required efficiency ..51% service and 18% parkbrake

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,225 miles

n/s/r park brake only just met its required brake efficiency

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,081 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,056 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,902 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 69,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,049 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,663 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,690 miles

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

all discs surface rust

Pass 30 May 2006 28,663 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 28,663 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,618 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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L333 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 L333 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.

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What year was L333 MGF registered?

L333 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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