CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y242 VOG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 VOG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease weeping from around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 58,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush has slight play (small bush - Lower hub bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 57,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge 2mm - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 57,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edge 2mm - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 57,233 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres - 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SMALL 'lower arm bush' slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres - 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 55,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 53,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,959 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,936 miles

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,049 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,040 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,068 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 34,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,104 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 16 Nov 2009 28,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,429 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y242 VOG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y242 VOG, 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

How do I check the history of Y242 VOG?

You can check the full history of Y242 VOG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y242 VOG registered?

Y242 VOG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y242 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 VOG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y242 VOG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y242 VOG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.