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Y278 JJK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,580 mi
Last recorded61,580 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 JJK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,580 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 61,573 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 61,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower and upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 60,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/16w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,726 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small hole in lens, (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,931 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 54,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbones corroded but sound at time of test.

n/s front indicator outer lens holed.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbones corroded but sound at time of test.

n/s front indicator outer lens holed.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,162 miles

n/s washer jet inopertive

slight earth fault on rear lights

wiper blade ends split

Pass 5 May 2011 35,145 miles

advise all suspension and brake hose ferules very rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 37,748 miles

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 26 Jan 2009 32,859 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,790 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 27,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y278 JJK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y278 JJK, 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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Y278 JJK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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