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Y204 ONC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 ONC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 81,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 77,688 miles

Engine under tray insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 73,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,575 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 69,098 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,084 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,181 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,645 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

water pipe leaking un der car

Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

water pipe leaking un der car

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,714 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,558 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 31,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y204 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y204 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 Y204 ONC registered?

Y204 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y204 ONC safe to buy?

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