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Y844 ODK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,243 mi
Last recorded71,243 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 ODK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 71,243 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30 cm rule (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and red in colour (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 71,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill weak /damaged and corroded within 30 cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value not working (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper dash handbrake warning light staying on

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,185 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 68,185 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,700 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear exhaust strap missing, exhaust still well supported

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 61,521 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

suspension hight low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 45,910 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 35,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,819 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)

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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Y844 ODK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y844 ODK, 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 Y844 ODK registered?

Y844 ODK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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