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L555 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,642 mi
Last recorded77,642 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 77,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,167 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,055 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,807 miles

both rear inner brake pipes slight corrosion

limited reserve travel left on handbrake lever

slight lift in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 7 Nov 2011 66,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner brake pipes slight corrosion

limited reserve travel left on handbrake lever

slight lift in both rear upper ball joints

suspention low but not fouling advise to be inflated

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,421 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,420 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

offside rear arch plastic guard insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,775 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

windsceen damage not in swept area

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,725 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 64,723 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

3 out of 5 sections of high level brake lamp inop

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,806 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 62,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,661 miles

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

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

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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L555 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L555 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 L555 MGF registered?

L555 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is L555 MGF safe to buy?

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