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X274 UPJ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,405 mi
Last recorded41,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 UPJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 41,405 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 41,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 41,112 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering adversely affected

Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,017 miles

Oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,770 miles

oil leak.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,639 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,579 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,993 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 34,993 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,019 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 33,019 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front discs slight wear

front pads appear low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slight wear

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,646 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,750 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,707 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,419 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 21,419 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,306 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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X274 UPJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X274 UPJ, 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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What year was X274 UPJ registered?

X274 UPJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X274 UPJ safe to buy?

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