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S80 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 55,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 24 Sep 2022 55,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear inner sills, and subframes.

rear suspension very low, suspect hydrolastic fault.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 53,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill trims fitted not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill trims fitted not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill trims fitted not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,865 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill trims fitted not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear inner wing panel is insecure

some light scratching on front windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,957 miles

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

front and rear sub-frames painted in under seal

front lower arms painted in underseal

handbrake travel

neons fitted underside

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,957 miles

front and rear sub-frames painted in under seal

front lower arms painted in underseal

handbrake travel

neons fitted underside

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavey surface corrosion on front sub frame

offside rear tyre is worn bald on the very inner edge, and it is cracking and spliting

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of corrision to front subframe

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,006 miles

Front brake pads low.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

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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S80 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S80 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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S80 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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