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Y243 ONY

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,694 mi
Last recorded17,694 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 ONY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 17,694 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 17,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 16,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 16,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 16,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 15,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 13,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 10,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,337 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,417 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 9,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,348 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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Y243 ONY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y243 ONY, 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 Y243 ONY registered?

Y243 ONY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y243 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 ONY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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