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BP51 GHJ

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,682 mi
Last recorded34,682 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 GHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 28,853 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,510 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 28,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,037 miles

engine managment light on ?

Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,017 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

engine managment light on ?

Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,371 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Evidence of coolant stains on engine block

Off side mirror cover taped into place

Fail 2 Jan 2014 27,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Evidence of coolant stains on engine block

Off side mirror cover taped into place

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,656 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 26,653 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,700 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 21,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,219 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightley binding

Pass 7 Jan 2010 14,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen wash frozen

Pass 30 Dec 2008 11,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,151 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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BP51 GHJ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP51 GHJ, 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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What year was BP51 GHJ registered?

BP51 GHJ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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