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X491 JVV

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

80,455 mi
Last recorded80,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 JVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 80,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

traces of fibre glass noticed on underbody

underbody has surface rust

Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Carbon monoxide levels too high on idle and fast idle. I tried a few times. i think this might be down to a engine missfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed (rear) near the rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed (front) inside the front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed (rear) near the rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Lots of Underseal covering the underside structure and components.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse lights always on even when neutral is selected

Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,674 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 78,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,344 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 77,335 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,564 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,563 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple at Rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Chassis Leg. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,053 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 73,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,362 miles

Coolant leak center metal pipes ()

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

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

different size tyres front and rear axles

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,357 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inside wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,791 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 69,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,684 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,134 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,684 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 50,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,473 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,448 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,253 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 37,252 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,920 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2007 28,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X491 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X491 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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X491 JVV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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