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Y311 JFJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,038 mi
Last recorded29,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 JFJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,038 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2026 29,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML illuminated/indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 28,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 28,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,878 miles

exhaust cat braking up

Pass 24 Oct 2022 28,638 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 28,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,396 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 28,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,830 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 27,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,080 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 27,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,575 miles

Engine management light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 26,575 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,485 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 25,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,706 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 23,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,277 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 20,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,037 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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Y311 JFJ 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 70%.

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 Y311 JFJ, 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 Y311 JFJ registered?

Y311 JFJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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