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T18 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,140 mi
Last recorded75,140 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

metal pipe to clutch cylinder corroded in clip just under rear floor

Fail 11 Feb 2026 75,077 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe starting to leak, just under rear floor where its been rubbing on clip (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

metal pipe to clutch cylinder corroded in chip just under rear floor (marked in yellow)

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,787 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,969 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 58,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,521 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 50,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T18 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T18 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 T18 MGF registered?

T18 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is T18 MGF safe to buy?

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