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Y308 CDA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 CDA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 72,234 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill area corroded slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bracket bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Turning to the left when stationary (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill area corroded slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,609 miles

all suspensions component's rusting

Fail 7 Sep 2024 69,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspensions component's rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,339 miles

front and rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,203 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,203 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,247 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,427 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 68,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bad water leak from top of the engine

Pass 16 May 2017 67,535 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 66,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 66,275 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,869 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,342 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,628 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,238 miles

suspension low

Fail 22 Aug 2009 47,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

suspension low

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 39,705 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,526 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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Y308 CDA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y308 CDA, 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 Y308 CDA registered?

Y308 CDA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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