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FC02 HVP

2002 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

151,591 mi
Last recorded151,591 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HVP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 151,591 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2023 151,591 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda sensor blown out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 150,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe ( where marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side light slightly affected by indicator

front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges

steering warning light illuminated

Pass 10 May 2018 148,492 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 148,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 146,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Offside Front tyre cracks in edges of treads

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,153 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 143,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Number plates are illegal for not displaying name and postcode of supplier and no bsau number which are legal equirements on all vehicles registered on or after 1st September 2001

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

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 142,754 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,360 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake Discs are worn

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 121,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake Discs are worn

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,704 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 114,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,976 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,888 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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FC02 HVP is a 2002 MG Mgf in Purple 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 FC02 HVP, 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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FC02 HVP is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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