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KD51 ZLU

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 ZLU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Spare wheel carrier excessively corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 96,345 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Cannot open bonnet or tailgate

Coolant leak ()

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Spare wheel carrier excessively corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,430 miles

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

chassis corroded slightly

front to rear brakepipe corroded slightly

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,055 miles

Could not access engine compartment and check engine oil level

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 90,055 miles

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

Could not access engine compartment and check engine oil level

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,284 miles

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

brake discs corroded

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 86,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perished

brake discs corroded

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,311 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty and corroded

front discs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,230 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,088 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,084 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing no anti-slip on pedal

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear disc corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,744 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,744 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

discs worn

rear tyres wearing on the edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,631 miles

front offside and nearside tyre are worn on the edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,654 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 52,654 miles

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

Front nearside indicator lens slighty insecure

slight damage to the front nearside tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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KD51 ZLU is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KD51 ZLU, 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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KD51 ZLU is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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