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MT02 VKA

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VKA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,550 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( calipers are sticking - brakes binding slight ) (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow slow soft spongy pedal slight - ( all brakes require attention ) (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn - ( required soon ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all / both are slightly corroded - brake pipes / ferrule all corroded - full fluid system pipes are corroded ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess and central inner - both mountings worn bushes - ( slight ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp - ( bulbs / holders / wiring - flicker - required soon ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all - ( and Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn slight / movement all bushes are worn / cracked/ all arms - sub frame - axle - steering brake and suspension parts and components are corroded ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( Track rod end ball joint has slight play - slight - inner tie tie rod has play - rack ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy - ( under sealed in areas ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights high limit line - ( slight ) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn slight / movement all (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy - ( under sealed in areas ) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill - all steering and suspension parts and components are corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash and direction required refill and adjustment (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn slight / movement all (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy - ( under sealed in areas ) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion heavy/front sub frame/rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracked n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,562 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,458 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,144 miles

bonnet release stiff

both rear radius arm large bushes worn

general corrosion to front and rear subframes

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear lower radius arm bushes have slight movement

general corrosion to front and rear chassis areas

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 91,257 miles

general corrosion to front and rear subframes

rear axle large bushes have movement

Pass 11 May 2010 83,007 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

coolant pipes front to back corroded

engine oil leaks

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 75,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,352 miles

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

front subframe starting to corroed

Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,352 miles

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

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

front subframe starting to corroed

Pass 25 May 2007 58,683 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear and offside front hubs slightly rough

Pass 26 May 2006 47,535 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

slight movement in rear track control arm bushes

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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MT02 VKA is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT02 VKA, 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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MT02 VKA is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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