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M23 ENT

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ENT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,473 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 76,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,253 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,093 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,329 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,487 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,867 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 48,226 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,719 miles

o/s washer leaking under bonnet

r/o/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,065 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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M23 ENT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 M23 ENT, 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 M23 ENT registered?

M23 ENT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is M23 ENT safe to buy?

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