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X424 JVV

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,933 mi
Last recorded119,933 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX424 JVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,933 miles

All discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,025 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,199 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,197 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,640 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 97,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,808 miles

Front Front and rear sub-frames have some heavier corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer flange heavily corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2018 89,808 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end holed/corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Front and rear sub-frames have some heavier corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer flange heavily corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,367 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,451 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,166 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,166 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,680 miles

slight play detected nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint (wheels jacked)

vague pattern both headlamp aims

Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,680 miles

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

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

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

slight play detected nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint (wheels jacked)

vague pattern both headlamp aims

Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,298 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,288 miles

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

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

rear pads on limit

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,719 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 41,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,836 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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X424 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X424 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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X424 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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