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LL51 UPK

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 UPK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,047 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,047 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

steering power assistance greater to the left than the right

Fail 9 Nov 2013 71,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

215/40WR16

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,804 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,974 miles

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,451 miles

both front tyres are bald on inner edge

front to rear cooling pipes corroded and weeping

Fail 18 May 2009 49,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres are bald on inner edge

front to rear cooling pipes corroded and weeping

Pass 8 May 2008 43,264 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,637 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,637 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiper wash switch insecure

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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LL51 UPK is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LL51 UPK, 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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LL51 UPK is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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