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V121 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,086 mi
Last recorded52,086 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,915 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 37,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2014 31,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2013 26,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 26,313 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,263 miles

advise srs light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,852 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 22,852 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 17,693 miles

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 24 Mar 2007 17,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,384 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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V121 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V121 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V121 MGF registered?

V121 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is V121 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 MGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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