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W123 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,191 mi
Last recorded74,191 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 74,191 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 70,241 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 69,206 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,999 miles

car subframe corroded in parts

car under sealed

sills and wheel archs corroded

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative system on its stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

car subframe corroded in parts

car under sealed

sills and wheel archs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod and track rod end has slight movement

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension subframes corroded

underside covered in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,724 miles

body corroding in places

front discs corroded

front shocks misting with oil

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,646 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,859 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 67,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,474 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 215/40/16 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 215/40/16 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,316 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,316 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,708 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 64,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

main underside steel water pipes leaking

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,823 miles

inside edges of both front tyres worn off

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,894 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 51,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W123 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W123 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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W123 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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