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Y836 OHU

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 OHU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,397 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 72,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,252 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 70,157 miles

Rear tyres perished, vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,154 miles

Rear tyres perished, inner edges

Underside corroded, appears to have been stood

Pass 22 Apr 2020 70,032 miles

Movement n/s/r track control arm bush

Rear tyres perished

Subframes, underside, suspension and brake components rusty, vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 8 Apr 2020 70,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipes

Movement n/s/r track control arm bush

Rear tyres perished

Subframes, underside, suspension and brake components rusty, vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,970 miles

Front and Rear subframe's have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,959 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,918 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,572 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,568 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 66,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,009 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y836 OHU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y836 OHU, 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 Y836 OHU registered?

Y836 OHU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y836 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y836 OHU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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