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LY51 VWR

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,297 mi
Last recorded51,297 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VWR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 51,297 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 51,294 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,962 miles

Front subframe rusty.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,273 miles

front sub frame rusty

handbrake uneven

susp low

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,910 miles

front brakes slighty uneven

front disc poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,910 miles

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

front brakes slighty uneven

front disc poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,442 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,388 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,695 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 28,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,703 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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LY51 VWR is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LY51 VWR, 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 LY51 VWR registered?

LY51 VWR is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LY51 VWR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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