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Y942 ULE

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,612 mi
Last recorded47,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 ULE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 47,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 45,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 43,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 43,748 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 43,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,633 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 40,633 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 40,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,690 miles

steering pulls violently to the left

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,861 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 35,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,267 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 32,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,417 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 29,417 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y942 ULE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y942 ULE, 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 Y942 ULE registered?

Y942 ULE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y942 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y942 ULE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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