2001 MGF · 5,680 MOT tests
2001 MGF reliability
2001 MGFs fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 MGF years (5,680 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MGFs: 34.1%)
- 32.6%
- first-time fail rate (all MGFs: 34.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 61,647
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,680
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.1% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 MGF
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.2%
- Brakes11.3%
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.21%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 2.34%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.24%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.15%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 2.02%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (12.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.45%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.26%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.16%)
Is a 2001 MGF reliable?
2001 MGFs fail 32.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 MGF years (5,680 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 MGF MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.21% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.83% of tests), service brake efficiency below minimum (2.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 MGF have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 MGF shows 61,647 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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