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M18 OGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,255 mi
Last recorded22,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 OGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 22,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 22,164 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 22,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 22,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,699 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 21,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,641 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 20,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 4 Jun 2018 20,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 20,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 20,124 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 19,907 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

suspension system low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,893 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake warning light on and off when driving

Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,893 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake warning light on and off when driving

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 16,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,392 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 2 Nov 2005 14,468 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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M18 OGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M18 OGF, 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 M18 OGF registered?

M18 OGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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