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S88 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 83,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 80,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 77,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 74,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 72,656 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 72,655 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 70,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 70,452 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 57,505 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 12 May 2016 50,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,131 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,101 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,327 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,327 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,693 miles

suspension low

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 12,403 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (2-3mm)

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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S88 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S88 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 S88 MGF registered?

S88 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is S88 MGF safe to buy?

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