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V88 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,941 mi
Last recorded61,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,941 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,551 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,558 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,870 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 58,848 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,519 miles

nearside front headlamp aim pattern weak

slight corrosion on underbody brake pipe

underbody brake pipe uniun corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,266 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,814 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn badly on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 40,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,108 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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V88 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V88 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 V88 MGF registered?

V88 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is V88 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 MGF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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