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BL51 JXN

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,484 mi
Last recorded51,484 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JXN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,320 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 7 leds not working (1.2.1b)

Front front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front slight noise coming from wheel bearing when rotated

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,219 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,213 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,381 miles

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

discs worn front and rear

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise o/s head light damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2012 42,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s head light damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise o/s head light damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,272 miles

Offside headlamp glass damaged not affecting beam image

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,941 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 23,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,370 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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BL51 JXN is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 BL51 JXN, 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 24 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL51 JXN is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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