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MIG 9481

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,968 mi
Last recorded32,968 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 9481
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,968 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,811 miles

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

general surface corrosion on underside including some suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 32,716 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight drag

handbrake lever outer casing loose

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,349 miles

All tyres 11 years old

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

Underside is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,119 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 32,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,798 miles

eml light on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,395 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,282 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,602 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

Fail 21 May 2010 26,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear worn on insjde edge of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2008 23,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 23,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 21,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,541 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 17 May 2005 17,512 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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MIG 9481 is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MIG 9481, 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 MIG 9481 registered?

MIG 9481 is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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