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L5 GTJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GTJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 31,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,197 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,568 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,371 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 29,921 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 29,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,474 miles

slight bind & slight low effort at o/s/r brake

Pass 12 May 2010 28,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,889 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,253 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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L5 GTJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L5 GTJ, 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 L5 GTJ registered?

L5 GTJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is L5 GTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 GTJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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