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Y404 OJA

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 OJA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 65,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,925 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,845 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 61,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,839 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,542 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 60,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail corroded top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 59,205 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,000 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,824 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,414 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

suspension ride height low

Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,110 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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Y404 OJA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y404 OJA, 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 Y404 OJA registered?

Y404 OJA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y404 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y404 OJA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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