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X384 JVV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX384 JVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 107,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front inner tie bar has play

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,028 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering slightly easier turning left

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,970 miles

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

both nearside tyres worn

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,965 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both nearside tyres worn

Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe going to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,644 miles

metal brake pipe going to offside rear brake hose starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2018 92,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

metal brake pipe going to offside rear brake hose starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 87,570 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,303 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 75,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,786 miles

both rear and n/s/ front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

play in front ball joints

Fail 10 Aug 2013 73,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both rear and n/s/ front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

play in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

play in front ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,549 miles

front and rear discs slightly coroaded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,031 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

acceleration pedal is very stiff

alternator belt is noisy

exhuast system near side rear rubber mouting deterioarted

n/s rear tyre split on inner sidewall

near side and off side rear upper brake pipes slight corrsion

Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,031 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

acceleration pedal is very stiff

alternator belt is noisy

exhuast system near side rear rubber mouting deterioarted

near side and off side rear upper brake pipes slight corrsion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,264 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust strap broken

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 39,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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X384 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X384 JVV, 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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X384 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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