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242 YUS

2013 MG Ta

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,671 mi
Last recorded21,671 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration242 YUS
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,671 miles

Lights masked off, only to be used during daylight hours & not a time of seriously reduced visability

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished.

near side headlamp lens cracked.

no rear shock absorbers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2013 21,671 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both rear hub seals starting to leak.

both rear tyres perished.

fan belt very loose.

near side headlamp lens cracked.

oil leak

x2 bolts loose axle to leaf spring o/s/r.

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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242 YUS is a 2013 MG Ta in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 242 YUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 13 years old, this MG Ta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 242 YUS registered?

242 YUS is a 2013 MG Ta, first registered on 20 February 2013.

Is 242 YUS safe to buy?

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