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T12 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,475 mi
Last recorded47,475 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 47,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion to front and rear sub-frame

Fail 5 May 2026 47,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion to front and rear sub-frame

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 46,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,402 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wipers slight smeering

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,302 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,441 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,769 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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T12 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T12 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 T12 MGF registered?

T12 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is T12 MGF safe to buy?

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