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BP51 GHO

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,592 mi
Last recorded43,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,899 miles

slight play in inner steering rack arms

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,897 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake piston dust cover deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,858 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,541 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,608 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,202 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS CRACKING/SPLITTING

Pass 6 Feb 2006 17,556 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 GHO is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP51 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

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

Is BP51 GHO safe to buy?

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