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PF51 XAR

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 XAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front disc rusty inside

rear disc rusty inside

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,177 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,757 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,605 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 50,260 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

chack steering operation

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,643 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 42,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,172 miles

o/s/r tyre well worn 205/50/15

srs light on

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,071 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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PF51 XAR is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF51 XAR, 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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PF51 XAR is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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