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LO51 BFK

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,006 mi
Last recorded57,006 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 BFK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,006 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,006 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,524 miles

both front and rear brake discs becoming worn and pitted

both front and rear brake hoses becoming slightly perished and not considered excessive

engine oil leak suspect dipstick tube area

hyraulic suspension ride height a little low but not considered excessive

nearside front shock absorber lower bush becoming worn

offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil and lower bush becoming worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,576 miles

battery loose

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 45,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wairing on inner edge. check tracking and camber.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,110 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 44,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,572 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 34,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,162 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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LO51 BFK is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LO51 BFK, 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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LO51 BFK is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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