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T31 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,991 mi
Last recorded37,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 37,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 37,727 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,750 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 36,750 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,496 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2021 35,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 34,089 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 32,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 28,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,712 miles

n/s/front suspension low,close to bump stops

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,463 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,755 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,755 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 17,971 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 17,971 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

nearside mirror loose

Pass 14 May 2008 17,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 17,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,207 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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T31 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T31 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 T31 MGF registered?

T31 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is T31 MGF safe to buy?

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