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Y117 SET

2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,590 mi
Last recorded19,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc42,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 SET
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 19,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 19,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 19,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 18,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,272 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,447 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 16,447 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,486 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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Y117 SET is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 42,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y117 SET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y117 SET registered?

Y117 SET is a 2001 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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