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Y173 ONC

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,926 mi
Last recorded44,926 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 ONC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 44,926 miles

All brake discs rusty

Exhaust tail pipe - n/s has small blow hole

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2013 44,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 May 2013 44,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs rusty

N/S/F Tyre inner edge scrubbing

N/S/R Tail pipe small hole

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre inner edge uneven wear

Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,550 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,645 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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Y173 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y173 ONC, 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 Y173 ONC registered?

Y173 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y173 ONC safe to buy?

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