MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Battery insecure
Both subframes have small rust patches.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight imbalance rear footbrake.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Both subframes have small rust patches.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight imbalance rear footbrake.
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
off side wiper poor
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y242 DTH is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y242 DTH, 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 Y242 DTH registered?
Y242 DTH is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 2001.
Is Y242 DTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y242 DTH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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