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S50 MPT

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 MPT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 77,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 76,925 miles

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 75,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 75,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement through the track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear both n/s & o/s tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement through the track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear both n/s & o/s tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,193 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,229 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,226 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 62,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 62,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,981 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 47,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,123 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 39,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,457 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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S50 MPT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S50 MPT, 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 S50 MPT registered?

S50 MPT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is S50 MPT safe to buy?

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