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Y342 BJW

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,863 mi
Last recorded28,863 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 BJW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 28,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 28,042 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 27,575 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 27,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 26,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,858 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,688 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 22,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,122 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,463 miles

end of nearside exhaust missing

overheated at end of test

Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

end of nearside exhaust missing

overheated at end of test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,444 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 18,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,359 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 18,359 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,346 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
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Y342 BJW is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y342 BJW, 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 Y342 BJW registered?

Y342 BJW is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y342 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 BJW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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