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T1 PBM

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,016 mi
Last recorded36,016 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 PBM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 36,016 miles

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

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

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both front brake hoses unions/ pipes starting to rust

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside front upper ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

offside front brake slight binding

offside rear inner wheel arch liner missing

offside rear reverse lamp not working

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear subframe starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2025 28,339 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses unions/ pipes starting to rust

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear inner wheel arch liner slightly loose

rear subframe starting to rust

Pass 2 Feb 2024 21,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,441 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 17,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,021 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 9,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 8,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 6,479 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 6,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 5,230 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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T1 PBM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T1 PBM, 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 T1 PBM registered?

T1 PBM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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