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Y421 XGK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 XGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 50,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joints have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Nearside and Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,704 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 47,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,608 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 47,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,984 miles

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

passenger side front brake slightly slow to react

passenger side front tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger side front brake slightly slow to react

passenger side front tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,351 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,346 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,835 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre ciose to limit

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,835 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre ciose to limit

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,372 miles

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,753 miles

exhaust system corroded

one bulb in centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system corroded

one bulb in centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,142 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,969 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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Y421 XGK 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y421 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y421 XGK registered?

Y421 XGK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y421 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 XGK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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