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N1 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2025 53,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 48,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 21 Jun 2016 36,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 30,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,950 miles

suspension low

Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,949 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

suspension low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,894 miles

N\s\f screen washer in-op.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,349 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade sratching screen

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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N1 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N1 MGF, 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 N1 MGF registered?

N1 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is N1 MGF safe to buy?

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