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Y191 ONC

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,091 mi
Last recorded93,091 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 ONC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 93,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,548 miles

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Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,225 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 68,308 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 68,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,622 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 45,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,554 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 41,554 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,266 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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Y191 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y191 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y191 ONC registered?

Y191 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y191 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y191 ONC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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