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S2 LVF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,687 mi
Last recorded49,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LVF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 49,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 49,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 47,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm and cracking

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm and cracking

Pass 12 May 2017 43,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Upper ball joint has slight play

both rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 39,428 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre tread 2-3 mm

Slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Fail 16 May 2014 39,428 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre tread 2-3 mm

Slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint

slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,640 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. borderline

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,640 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. borderline

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,017 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes blistering

front susension arms corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. borderline

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of nearside main brake pipe slightly corroded

rear section of offside main brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes blistering

front susension arms corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. borderline

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of nearside main brake pipe slightly corroded

rear section of offside main brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,572 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,750 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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S2 LVF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S2 LVF, 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 S2 LVF registered?

S2 LVF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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The MOT history for S2 LVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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