MG MGF2001 · 1.8L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2001 MG MGF — PETROL, 1796cc. This vehicle has 83,206 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 7/20/2026, 10:01:24 AM
This 2001 Mg Mgf (Y709 UGE) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2007 to June 2010, with 5 MOT tests on record.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 20 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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