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BP51 GJK

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 79,981 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear crash damage

Rear number plate slightly misaligned

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,967 miles

damage to screen

Fail 11 Feb 2013 72,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to screen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc's slightly pitted

nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,754 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc's slightly pitted

nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

clutch pedal rubber loose

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,316 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,116 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,739 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,734 miles

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

e.m.l. staying on

front brake discs in poor condition

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 GJK is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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