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EY51 LFR

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,259 mi
Last recorded183,259 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 183,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak main front to rear pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 183,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak main front to rear pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 178,156 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 177,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 171,796 miles

Coolant leak front to rear pipes corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 163,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 163,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings split and exhaust hanging down (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 154,491 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 154,244 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment handbrake not returning (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play top (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre starting to wear uneven on inside tread

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,970 miles

has excessive free play detected at steering rack

no oil pressure recorded on dash gauge

Fail 4 Dec 2015 131,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

has excessive free play detected at steering rack

no oil pressure recorded on dash gauge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,572 miles

Front discs very corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2012 685,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

X2 Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2012 68,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

X2 Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,870 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,399 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,602 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,391 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 33,781 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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EY51 LFR is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY51 LFR, 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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EY51 LFR is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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