CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y207 ONC

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,242 mi
Last recorded117,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 ONC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,242 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame has corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front door hinge deteriorated

Oil leak near oil filter housing and side of engine ()

alternator belt deteriorated

brake pipes under vehicle have corrosion

rear parking brake just met its limit still requires adjustment

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all rear stop lamps (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear sub frame has corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front door hinge deteriorated

Oil leak near oil filter housing and side of engine ()

alternator belt deteriorated

brake pipes under vehicle have corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,735 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 113,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 106,477 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension very low

steering turns to n/s

Fail 25 Oct 2012 106,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear suspension very low

steering turns to n/s

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,702 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs rusty

rear brake pads low

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,113 miles

N/S/F BOTTOM RUBBER BUSH WORN ON SHOCKER

Fail 2 Oct 2009 99,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F BOTTOM RUBBER BUSH WORN ON SHOCKER

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,187 miles

Steering always pulling to the left, suspect electronic gearing fault on steering column

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,837 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 89,837 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,767 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 77,685 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 77,685 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y207 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y207 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

How do I check the history of Y207 ONC?

You can check the full history of Y207 ONC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y207 ONC registered?

Y207 ONC is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y207 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y207 ONC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y207 ONC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y207 ONC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.