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Y342 DFV

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,879 mi
Last recorded46,879 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 DFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 46,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 46,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 45,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,530 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 44,540 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,251 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 42,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,744 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,410 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 38,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 36,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,855 miles

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

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

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 DFV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DFV, 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

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What year was Y342 DFV registered?

Y342 DFV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y342 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 DFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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