MOT Status
ValidMileage
25,323 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear drive hubs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested de cat (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
unable to see inner rear brake pads
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
unable to see inner rear brake pads
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
all tyres cracking between tread
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
all tyres cracking between tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MG 2 is a 2002 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2002 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 23,182 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 Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MG 2?
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What year was MG 2 registered?
MG 2 is a 2002 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 26 October 2002.
Is MG 2 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MG 2 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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