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X191 GFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 GFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 38,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,878 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 37,869 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 37,792 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,423 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,845 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 36,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,841 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,426 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,574 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill surface corrosion

exhaust box/pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,555 miles

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

nearside sill rusty rear

rusty exhaust box/pipes

Fail 14 Jan 2015 27,553 miles

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

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

nearside sill rusty rear

rusty exhaust box/pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,023 miles

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

nearside sill rusty

rear exhaust pipe/joint rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,415 miles

rusty rear exhaust pipe/joint

surface rust n/s sill

Fail 10 Jan 2012 25,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

surface corrosion o/s & n/s front lower wings/sill ends

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,802 miles

surface corrosion o/s & n/s front lower wings/sill ends

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,664 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn to 2mm in places

slight rusty rear exhaust joints.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,486 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,578 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r exhaust pipe/joint.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,374 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 19,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,466 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 16,466 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,080 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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X191 GFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X191 GFJ, 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 X191 GFJ registered?

X191 GFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X191 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X191 GFJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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