2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 MG Mgf MOT pass rate and common faults

1,585 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,585 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.1%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.0%
  9. Horn: not working1.8%
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes18.3%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  4. Lights & electrics12.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Body & chassis5.0%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 MG Mgf?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2001 MG Mgf cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,585 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 MG Mgf?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 MG Mgf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).