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Y217 MDK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,153 mi
Last recorded28,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 MDK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 28,153 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face with uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face with uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded with uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 28,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and uneven wear on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding on inner faces and venting

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

slight engine oil leak detected

Pass 14 Nov 2018 28,025 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding on inner faces detected

front and rear sub-frames corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,982 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces detected

both rear brake discs corroding on inner faces detected

front sub-frame corroding

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear sub-frame has signs of corrosion detected

Pass 19 Nov 2016 27,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub-frame has slight corrosion detected

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of corrosion detected on inner faces

rear sub-frame has slight corrosion detected

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,615 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of corrosion on inner faces!

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,415 miles

offside front brake hose-pipe corroding!

offside front washer jet not working but nearside front washer jet supplies enough liquid to all windscreen!!

Fail 14 May 2012 27,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear sub-frame has slight corrosion!!

Pass 14 May 2012 27,274 miles

rear sub-frame has slight corrosion!!

Pass 14 May 2011 27,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 26,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 26,518 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 25,521 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges!!

Pass 19 May 2008 24,075 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,075 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 22,207 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,849 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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Y217 MDK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y217 MDK, 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 Y217 MDK registered?

Y217 MDK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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