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Y978 JNP

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,391 mi
Last recorded44,391 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 JNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 44,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,493 miles

Wiper motor noisy.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres have slight inner edge wear

front and rear brake discs showing signs of pitting

windsreen wiper motor noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers are noisy in operation

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,092 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Fail 19 Aug 2021 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 21 May 2019 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,679 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe ferrule is slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front flexible brake pipe ferrule is slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearwards tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,044 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,040 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 8 Oct 2012 40,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Small cut in offside front tyre sidewall, no chords exposed

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,914 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 6 Oct 2010 38,347 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,311 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,756 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,620 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres come in to contact with wheel arch liners on full lock

interia mirror insecure

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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Y978 JNP is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y978 JNP, 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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Y978 JNP is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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