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Y17 AJM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,694 mi
Last recorded31,694 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 AJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,694 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2025 30,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 29,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 28,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 15,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,915 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 14,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 14,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,946 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 13,946 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,171 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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Y17 AJM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y17 AJM, 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 Y17 AJM registered?

Y17 AJM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y17 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 AJM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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