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FD52 OLV

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 OLV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,725 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak ?

rad deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak ?

rad deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,293 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,209 miles

chips in front windscreen

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f subframe mount corroding

rear brake discs corroding

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

slight play in n/s/r top ball joint

split in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,219 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,893 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 36,267 miles

ADVISE CONDITION OF O/S FRONT TYRE.

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT.

Pass 10 May 2006 26,947 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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FD52 OLV is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD52 OLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD52 OLV registered?

FD52 OLV is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is FD52 OLV safe to buy?

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