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M12 TPS

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,195 mi
Last recorded42,195 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 TPS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 42,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded front sub frame

Pass 19 Nov 2024 40,193 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe advance corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2024 40,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe advance corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2024 40,172 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating and losing water (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 40,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2022 39,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components covered in surface rust but not weakend

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2020 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,873 miles

Front Both Front Seat Belts Have Extensions Fitted And Covered With Soft Padding

Under-body Corrosion Front And Rear Sub-frame

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,139 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,306 miles

BOTH Font Tyres Have Light Cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,985 miles

Seat belts have been modified but not weakened.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,382 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,912 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,623 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres have feathering to inner edges, suggests track maybe toing out.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,053 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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M12 TPS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold 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 M12 TPS, 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 M12 TPS registered?

M12 TPS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 October 2001.

Is M12 TPS safe to buy?

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