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Y212 JJO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,449 mi
Last recorded54,449 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 JJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 46,219 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 46,213 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,042 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 45,042 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,454 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 43,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,667 miles

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,363 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 13,182 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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Y212 JJO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y212 JJO, 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 Y212 JJO registered?

Y212 JJO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y212 JJO safe to buy?

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