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V500 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,077 mi
Last recorded54,077 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,894 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,114 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,740 miles

Both front tyres are wearing uneven/castellated

Pass 9 May 2018 50,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 49,036 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2016 47,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,848 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 35,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 31,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,257 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 28,257 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V500 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V500 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

How do I check the history of V500 MGF?

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What year was V500 MGF registered?

V500 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is V500 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 MGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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